U.S. Representative Ro Khanna of California recently made headlines by announcing his willingness to join the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new initiative focused on reducing wasteful government spending. In a post on X, Khanna stated, “I’m ready to work with @doge, @elonmusk + @VivekGRamaswamy to slash waste. I have a track record of doing so. I led the charge to get TransDigm to refund $16 million after investigative reporting exposed price-gouging. Let’s look to the Truman Committee and ensure Americans get their money’s worth with DOD spending.” The tech billionaire Elon Musk responded positively with a simple, “Much appreciated.”
Khanna Joins DOGE at a Critical Time
Khanna Joins DOGE at a Time When the Movers and Shakers There, led by Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, prepare to meet congressional Republicans to discuss identifying and eliminating unwanted government spending. Khanna, an Indian American attorney who has championed fiscal accountability, will add legal brains to complement the tech-business perspectives on the team.
Political Reactions and Public Responses
Khanna is not the only Democrat who expresses interest in DOGE. The DOGE caucus was also joined by Representative Jared Moskowitz of Florida. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders even made his say on X, saying “Elon Musk is right.” Public responses to Khanna’s move were varied. One user wrote, “Hope you also make some inroads on the left. Glad to see you have Ro Khanna onboard. Need just a couple more to counterbalance Maine and Alaska.” Another wrote, “Just a reminder that Ro Khanna who David Sachs held a fundraiser for is also best friends with Matt Gaetz and now he wants to work for DOGE. It’s like none of these people who are JusticeDemocrats are actually progressives—they are MAGA Populist cosplaying as progressive.”
Despite the reactions, a supporter said, “Ro Khanna said he will work with DOGE to cut wasteful spending, bravo.”
Potential Impact and DOGE’s Expanding Influence
With Khanna on board, the department gets a strong voice for action against wasteful spending, as he did when he forced TransDigm to give back $16 million after exposing price-gouging. DOGE’s efforts to make government more efficient are now furthered with Khanna’s addition and the diverse insights of Musk and Ramaswamy.
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