Rep. Ro Khanna comments on Sylvester Turner and national issues

Rep. Ro Khanna comments on Sylvester Turner and national issues
Ro Khanna U.S. House of Representatives from California's 17th district — Official U.S. House headshot
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Ro Khanna, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 17th district since 2017, recently shared his views on several pressing issues through social media posts. Khanna, born in Philadelphia and currently residing in Fremont, expressed his thoughts on the passing of a public figure, as well as significant national concerns.

On March 6, 2025, Khanna expressed his condolences for Sylvester Turner: “Sylvester Turner was a remarkable congressman and mayor. I am deeply saddened by his passing and send my condolences to his family and the entire Houston community.”

In another post from the same day at 16:58 UTC, Khanna addressed educational policy changes: “Dismantling the Department of Education is a direct attack on America’s kids. Students with disabilities will lose access to special education, and many schools in working class neighborhoods will lose funding. Democrats must do everything in their power to stand up for public…”

Later that day at 19:03 UTC, Khanna commented on Social Security contributions by different economic classes: “Today, the ultra-wealthy get to stop paying into Social Security for the rest of the year, while working-class Americans continue to contribute with each paycheck. Without the cap, Social Security could be protected and expanded for millions of seniors and Americans with…”



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