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Ro Khanna, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 17th district, recently shared his views on reproductive rights and political finance reform through a series of tweets. Khanna, who has been serving in Congress since 2017 after succeeding Mike Honda, voiced his concerns about recent developments affecting women's rights and the influence of money in politics.

On January 22, 2025, Khanna commemorated the anniversary of Roe v. Wade by stating that "52 years ago, Roe v. Wade affirmed the fundamental right for women to make decisions about their own bodies and future." He expressed concern over its overturning by saying it "has endangered millions and stripped away women’s basic freedoms," emphasizing the need to continue efforts to protect reproductive health care. "52 years ago, Roe v. Wade affirmed the fundamental right for women to make decisions about their own bodies and future."

The following day, January 23, 2025, Khanna highlighted financial issues within politics by tweeting about lobbying expenses: "In 2024, a total of $3.29B was recorded being spent lobbying members of Congress and federal agencies." He criticized this spending as evidence that "Our political system isn’t for sale" and called for reforms such as banning PACs (Political Action Committees) and lobbyist spending while also proposing a ban on members becoming lobbyists after their tenure in office. "In 2024, a total of $3.29B was recorded being spent lobbying members of Congress and federal agencies."

Later that same day, he further elaborated on his stance against financial influence in politics with another tweet advocating for overturning Citizens United and banning PAC money: "We need to end the unholy alliance between money and power in politics by overturning Citizens United and banning PAC money." He emphasized that innovation should benefit all Americans rather than just enriching a wealthy few. "We need to end the unholy alliance between money and power in politics by overturning Citizens United..."