Seattle City Wire

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 7th district, expressed her concerns on various issues in a series of tweets on April 11, 2025. Known for her active participation in Congress since 2017, succeeding Jim McDermott, she voiced specific viewpoints on government funding, legal rulings, and political developments.

In a post on the morning of April 11, Jayapal criticized the decision to cut funding for libraries during National Library Week, stating, "It’s National Library Week, but instead of honoring libraries, library workers, and all they do for our communities, Trump is pulling their funding. That’s unacceptable."

Later that day, she addressed a legal setback affecting an individual named Mahmoud Khalil, affirming her continued support despite unfavorable developments. She tweeted, "This ruling is a disappointing setback in what we unfortunately knew would be a long and unnecessary process. I continue to stand with Mahmoud Khalil and will fight to bring him home and for every person’s freedom of speech."

In another update on April 11, Rep. Jayapal summarized the political landscape, criticizing what she described as disorderly conduct within the Republican ranks. She shared her perspective with her followers, stating, "It was another week of Republican chaos across the country—and I’m here to give you my weekly 3 bad things and 3 good things you need to know so you can keep up the resistance!”

Jayapal, who was born in Chennai and now resides in Seattle, holds degrees from Georgetown University and Northwestern University. She continues to be a vocal advocate for her constituents, maintaining her role on the national stage since her initial election to the U.S. Congress after her period in the Washington State Senate.