Khanna was elected first in 2016. In 2016, Khanna traveled to Paintsville (Ky.), an Appalachian town that thrives on coal, to demonstrate that technology is the key for America’s economic recovery.
It’s not surprising that Democratic Senator Ro Khanna is a pioneer in the tech world. Elon Musk, who is now the owner of Twitter and whose Tesla has a large presence in the Congressman’s North Carolina congressional district, suggested that Khanna release his correspondence challenging Twitter’s decision not to allow tweets about the scathing coverage of Hunter Biden’s laptop case. Khanna’s email included Vijaja Gadde’s law firm, an industry veteran and a member of the Democratic senator’s inner circle.
Khanna was elected first in 2016. In 2016, Khanna traveled to Paintsville (Ky.), an Appalachian town that thrives on coal, to demonstrate that technology is the key for America’s economic recovery.
Silicon Valley is a place and a concept Khanna supports more than his position representing California’s 17th District, home to Apple, Intel. Yahoo!, eBay, Yahoo!, and Linkedin.
He has been busy since then, explaining that technology’s excesses are controlled by smart leaders and a proactive Washington. This is the promise that would benefit Democrats. to conquer Middle America. Khanna’s desire to expand and spread his bible Dignity in a Digital Age, published in 2022 by Dignity, has been rebranded as Progressive Capitalism.
Khanna and I talked about his vision four years ago, and at the time Khanna said, “At the end of the day, I’m a technology optimist.” He believed then, “that the world was a better place because of these technology companies.”
Khanna’s message is only complicated by the fact that recent months have seen the US tech sector in serious financial difficulties. The idea that Twitter is a megaphone for those less powerful has been complicated by Musk’s purchase of it. The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has added to the criticisms of an unregulated marketplace and a volatile currency that will harm those who have the least. Technology industry is experiencing mass layoffs that cast doubt on the viability of this sector for the middle classes of American society.
We sat down together recently in his Capitol Hill third-floor office on a rainy day with Khanna in his dark gray suit, blue collar and tie to discuss a simple question.
Ro Khanna: I wanted to know more about his vision for what we can do to improve production capacity and to discuss issues related to jobs. I was interested to hear his thoughts about economic patriotism. His ideas on how the American manufacturing industry can be self-sufficient.
Nancy Scola: You mentioned that you had spoken with Elon Musk multiple times. I would love to hear your answer. Let me ask, if you will, what does he have in mind for Twitter?