Seattle City Wire

Pramila Jayapal, U.S. Congress member representing Washington's 7th District since 2017, expressed her strong opinions on various issues through a series of tweets on March 31, 2025. Jayapal, born in Chennai, has been a vocal advocate for marginalized communities and is currently serving as the co-chair of the Trans Equality Task Force in the Equality Caucus.

On March 31, 2025, Jayapal stated firmly, "Trans rights are human rights." She emphasized her commitment to supporting trans communities daily, highlighting her position as the co-chair of the Trans Equality Task Force in the Equality Caucus. She criticized the Trump administration's approach to trans rights amid attacks, underscoring the significance of the Trans Day of Visibility.

Later on the same day, Jayapal critiqued then-President Donald Trump with a tweet that read, "Trump says he wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.'" She pointed out the inconsistency in Trump's statements, alleging that he was cutting funding for programs crucial to combating substance abuse and suicide prevention. Jayapal warned that this action threatens community well-being, suggesting the potential loss of lives as a consequence.

In another tweet on March 31, Jayapal addressed a situation involving the deportation of an assaulted woman seeking police aid. She described the event as, "Absolutely despicable," attributing such actions to the policies under Trump's administration. Through this statement, she criticized the perceived inhumanity in the treatment of vulnerable individuals under the current administration.