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
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Washington's 7th district since 2017, addressed several pressing issues in a series of tweets dated April 1, 2025.
In a tweet at 16:35:01 UTC, Jayapal criticized Donald Trump and Elon Musk for what she described as "launching the largest attack on free speech in America in decades." She accused them of targeting legal establishments, media, academia, and cultural institutions to suppress dissent in pursuit of absolute power. Jayapal emphasized her resolve by stating, "But we won’t be silent."
Later, at 17:28:51 UTC, Jayapal addressed a significant error by the Trump administration concerning the deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. According to her tweet, "The Trump administration mistakenly abducted and deported Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a father who fled gang violence and has protected status, to an El Salvador mega-prison." She demanded action from the administration to rectify the situation, highlighting their alleged hesitance to bring him back.
Rep. Jayapal also showed support for a colleague in her tweet at 17:46:03 UTC. She praised Rep. Joe Neguse's actions, noting that "@RepJoeNeguse absolutely corners Gingrich and his hypocrisy," indicating approval by noting the brilliance of the moment and offering applause.
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