U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal representing Washington's 7th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Pramila Jayapal, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th District, has been vocal on various current issues via her social media platforms. Rep. Jayapal, who succeeded Jim McDermott in 2017, recently addressed concerns on healthcare, trans rights, and the situation in Gaza through a series of tweets.
On March 31, 2025, Jayapal shared a personal encounter from one of her town hall meetings, saying, "A mother showed up to my recent town hall, crying because she was worried about being able to access health care for her new baby." She attributed this anxiety to former President Donald Trump, stating that "This is Donald Trump — breaking institutions, sowing chaos and confusion, and striking fear into Americans." Despite political affiliations, she emphasized that such situations are unacceptable.
Later that evening, Jayapal expressed her participation in the Trans Day of Visibility event, noting, "So honored to join hundreds of advocates on Trans Day of Visibility to rally for trans rights outside the Capitol." She extended her support to the trans community, affirming, "To our beautiful trans community — we will fight for your freedoms every single day." Jayapal reiterated her commitment to using collective efforts to counter discriminatory actions.
On April 1, 2025, Rep. Jayapal highlighted concerns regarding foreign policy, particularly related to Gaza. She posted a statement asserting, "We cannot be complicit in the violence and destruction of Gaza as the Israeli government continues to violate U.S. and International law." Her stance criticizes the actions of the Israeli government in the region.
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