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Ro Khanna

Rohit "Ro" Khanna is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. representative from California's 17th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated eight-term incumbent Democratic representative Mike Honda in the 2016 general election, after first running for the same seat in 2014. Khanna also served as the deputy assistant secretary in the United States Department of Commerce under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2011.

Source: Wikipedia
Ro Khanna
Conflict Stance Assessment
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Palestine-leaning

Based on public statements and material ties.

At a glance

OccupationAmerican politician and lawyer (born 1976)
CountryUnited States
Place of BirthPhiladelphia
BirthdaySeptember 13, 1976
Sexmale
ReligionHinduism
Social Media
@RepRoKhanna www.rokhanna.com
Public Record

Positions & Funding

Documented stances on the conflict and disclosed financial ties.

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Position on Palestine

Stated public stance

  • Khanna criticized the US embassy move to Jerusalem as counterproductive to peace.
  • Khanna advocated for a Gaza ceasefire and congressional oversight of US arms sales to Israel.
  • Khanna boycotted Netanyahu's congressional address, refusing to attend what he called a one-way lecture.
  • Khanna supported a two-state framework linking Palestinian statehood to Israeli recognition and Hamas disarmament.
  • Khanna co-led a congressional letter urging formal US recognition of a Palestinian state.
  • Khanna cosponsored a congressional resolution recognizing Israel's actions as genocide against Palestinians.
  • Khanna urged the administration to oppose West Bank annexation and preserve a two-state solution.
  • Khanna was detained at gunpoint by Israeli settlers during a West Bank visit.