Ro Khanna Responds to Elon Musk's Legal Threat
Ro Khanna defies Elon Musk over USAID cuts and aid impact claims See why the dispute is escalating and what it could mean next
Rep. Ro Khanna said he would not be intimidated after Elon Musk threatened legal action over Khanna’s criticism of USAID cuts and claims about their impact abroad.
Khanna, a California Democrat seen as a possible 2028 presidential contender, said outside the Capitol that Musk could not silence him. The dispute followed Khanna’s comments citing a Lancet study and arguing that the shutdown of aid programs may have had severe consequences for children overseas.
Musk responded on X by accusing Khanna of lying and suggesting a lawsuit, while Khanna said he believed he had strong legal standing if the threat moved forward.