Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, representing Washington’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared her perspectives on key political issues through a series of tweets. Her statements address significant concerns related to Republican fiscal policies, healthcare cuts, and economic measures under former President Trump.

On March 20, 2025, Rep. Jayapal tweeted about a recent town hall meeting she hosted where the primary topic was the Republican spending bill. She expressed strong opposition to this bill, stating that it was a betrayal of American citizens and highlighted that nearly every House Democrat voted against it. She emphasized the need to protect families across the country from such fiscal policies: "Last night, I hosted a PACKED town hall — and a big topic was the Republican spending bill.

Later that day, she addressed proposed cuts to Medicaid by figures such as Trump and Musk. Jayapal described these potential cuts as "cruel" and harmful not only to individuals who rely on Medicaid for health coverage but also to community and rural health centers: "Cutting Medicaid is not only cruel and horrible for the millions who rely on it for health coverage...

In another tweet posted on March 20, 2025, Jayapal criticized former President Trump's economic policies. She pointed out his failure to lower costs as promised and instead starting a trade war with tariffs that act as taxes on American consumers, potentially increasing prices for essentials like groceries, housing, and cars: "Trump promised to lower costs on day one...