Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the United States Congress representing Washington’s 7th district, recently shared several statements on social media addressing current political issues. Her comments reflect her ongoing critique of certain administration policies and broader government actions. Jayapal, known for her progressive stance, has consistently voiced concerns about wealth inequality and the state of government institutions.

In a tweet posted on April 2, 2025, Jayapal criticized former President Donald Trump's administration by stating, "Trump isn’t 'draining the swamp' — he’s flooding it with corruption and greed. He’s filling his administration with billionaires and stealing from the American people, all so he can pass a giant tax cut for the richest 1%."

Later that day, she commented on the societal repercussions of governmental policies in another tweet, saying, "Embracing fascism and cruelty and destroying government institutions has its consequences. Consumers will not spend their hard-earned cash to have you turn around and destroy them."

In a subsequent tweet, Jayapal expressed a sense of progress, stating, "One step forward for America and Western Civilization last night!" The context of this statement was not explicitly provided within the tweets themselves.