Ro Khanna, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 17th district since 2017, recently shared his thoughts on various topics through a series of tweets. Khanna, who succeeded Mike Honda in this role, has been vocal about issues ranging from public service recognition to Puerto Rico’s future and the historical context of racism in the United States.
On May 8, 2025, Khanna expressed gratitude during Public Service Recognition Week by acknowledging federal workers and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). He stated: “During Public Service Recognition Week, I want to thank federal workers and @AFGENational for their unwavering commitment to serving our country and keeping us safe.”
In another tweet posted later that day, Khanna addressed the political status of Puerto Rico. He emphasized the importance of allowing Puerto Ricans to determine their own future by stating: “Puerto Ricans should decide Puerto Rico’s future. Congress needs to give Puerto Ricans the choice for independence, free association, or statehood.”
Khanna also reflected on America’s history with racism in a tweet from May 8. He acknowledged past injustices while highlighting the country’s openness to grassroots movements for justice: “We are a nation that had 250 years of slavery and 100 years of Jim Crow. That said, we are the most open political system in the world to have grassroots movements to fight for justice. Racism clearly still exists & worse than some nations. So I do not believe we are literally”
Ro Khanna was born in Philadelphia in 1976 and currently resides in Fremont. He graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in 1998 and earned his JD from Yale University in 2001.
