Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district, has expressed her concerns on various issues through a series of tweets. Her comments touch upon topics such as food assistance, national park services, and political criticism.

On March 3, 2025, Rep. Jayapal highlighted the potential impact of a proposed budget plan by Republicans on food assistance programs. She stated that "96,000 people in my district rely on SNAP food assistance to keep them from going hungry." She warned that the Republican budget plan could jeopardize their ability to access essential food resources.

Later that day, at 17:58 UTC, she addressed the issue of layoffs within the National Park Service (NPS) under former President Trump's administration. In her tweet, she mentioned that "Trump’s NPS layoffs are already causing visitor centers to close and parks to limit their hours — and it’s not even peak season." She emphasized the necessity of NPS workers for maintaining parks and ensuring visitor safety.

In another tweet posted at 19:07 UTC on the same day, Rep. Jayapal shared a brief but pointed statement regarding political behavior. She wrote "If it walks like a cult, talks like a cult, acts like a cult… It’s a cult." This remark suggests her critique of certain political dynamics without specifying particular individuals or groups.