Ro Khanna is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. Representative for California’s 17th congressional district since 2017. Born on September 13, 1976, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Indian immigrant parents, he identifies as a “progressive capitalist” and has advocated for a “new economic patriotism” to revitalize American manufacturing and address economic disparities.
Before his congressional tenure, Khanna served as Deputy Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2011. He also co-chaired Bernie Sanders’ 2020 presidential campaign.
Representing Silicon Valley, Khanna has expressed concerns about the growing influence of tech oligarchs and emphasizes the need for government regulation to ensure technology serves the public good.
In recent news, Khanna has been recognized for his economic populist stance, even drawing praise from figures like Steve Bannon. Additionally, he faced criticism for initially misstating the profits of private health insurance companies, later correcting the figure to $70.7 billion.
He is scheduled to appear on “Fox News Sunday” in the coming week.