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Ro Khanna, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 17th district, has been vocal on social media about the economic challenges facing American workers and the healthcare system. His recent tweets address the impact of deindustrialization and advocate for healthcare reform.

On March 8, 2025, Khanna highlighted his ongoing efforts to track job losses in American communities due to offshoring and business closures. He stated, "Every week, I track which American communities are losing good-paying manufacturing jobs as companies choose to offshore, downsize, or shut down business." He emphasized the need for Congress to understand the effects of deindustrialization on working-class Americans.

In another tweet on the same day, Khanna reported a specific instance of job loss in Garland, Texas. He noted that "This week, in Garland, Texas, a dietary supplement manufacturer, Cosmax NBT USA, INC. #1, laid off 80 workers." He pointed out that over 10,000 workers have faced layoffs since the beginning of the year due to factory closures or downsizing.

On March 10, 2025, Khanna addressed healthcare costs in America. He tweeted that "In 2024, Americans borrowed $74 billion to cover healthcare costs." Khanna advocates for passing Medicare for All to prevent individuals from facing financial ruin after seeking medical care.