Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district since 2017, recently expressed her views on social and environmental issues through a series of tweets. Known for her advocacy in various policy areas, Jayapal took to social media to address topics ranging from economic inequality to aviation safety and environmental conservation.

In a tweet posted on March 7, 2025, Jayapal stated: "Trans kids didn’t hike your rent. Billionaires did. Immigrants didn’t make your groceries more expensive. Billionaires did. Federal workers didn’t take away your health care. Billionaires did." This message reflects her stance on economic disparities and the role of wealthy individuals in influencing living costs.

Later that day, she addressed aviation safety concerns with an analogy: "Think of aviation safety like a stack of slices of Swiss cheese — layers upon layers of protection to cover up holes and avoid accidents. But when Trump and Musk start ripping away those layers and firing federal workers, they put us all at risk." Posted on March 7, 2025, this tweet highlights her apprehension about recent changes affecting federal employees involved in maintaining public safety.

Continuing her critique on March 8, 2025, Jayapal tweeted about environmental policies under former President Donald Trump: "Trump is logging our national forests — rolling back decades of environmental policy in the PNW. This is bad for our planet, our region’s unique ecosystem, and our communities." She emphasizes the potential adverse effects these actions could have on both the environment and local communities.