Rep. Ro Khanna, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 17th district since 2017, recently shared his insights on pressing issues through social media posts. Born in Philadelphia in 1976 and currently residing in Fremont, Khanna has been an active voice in legislative matters.
On May 16, 2025, Rep. Khanna addressed the escalating costs of childcare with a tweet stating, “Last year, the annual cost of childcare increased by 29%, pushing the cost of care out of reach for many Americans.” He emphasized the importance of affordable childcare to societal success and proposed legislation aimed at reducing costs to $10 per day while ensuring employees receive a minimum wage of $20 per hour.
Later that day, he announced an upcoming live discussion via Instagram with comedian Trae Crowder. In his tweet, posted on May 16, 2025, at 18:45 UTC, he stated: “Thursday, May 22, at 5:30 pm ET I’m going live on Instagram with comedian @traecrowder to discuss the Democratic party and what we can do to save vital programs like Medicaid.”
Additionally, Rep. Khanna provided a direct link for viewers to watch the event live through another tweet made shortly after at 18:46 UTC.
Ro Khanna’s academic background includes a BA from the University of Chicago and a JD from Yale University. His career began with replacing Mike Honda in Congress in 2017.
