Rep. Ro Khanna, a U.S. Congressman representing California’s 17th district since 2017, has recently shared his perspectives on defense spending and childcare costs through a series of tweets. Khanna, who succeeded Mike Honda in Congress, was born in Philadelphia and currently resides in Fremont. He holds a BA from the University of Chicago and a JD from Yale University.
On March 12, 2025, Rep. Khanna addressed issues related to defense spending by criticizing the five prime defense contractors. He stated that reducing waste at the Pentagon should focus on these contractors rather than “firing tens of thousands of hard-working veterans and military spouses.” The full tweet can be accessed here.
Later that day, Khanna turned his attention to the cost of childcare in the United States. Highlighting its financial burden, he noted that “the cost of childcare is now higher than rent in 17 states.” He advocated for capping childcare costs at $10 per day while ensuring workers are paid at least $20 per hour. This statement can be found here.
On March 13, 2025, Rep. Khanna announced an upcoming town hall meeting scheduled for Saturday, March 22nd at Don Callejon School in Santa Clara, California. He invited constituents to RSVP for updates on his recent congressional work via this link.
