WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — California Representative Ro Khanna has introduced a public poll to gather Americans’ testimonies impacted by recent federal funding reductions in healthcare, education, and housing support. The move comes in response to the Trump administration’s action to suspend critical federal funding and order mass terminations of federal workers, moves Khanna considers unconstitutional and harmful to millions across the country.
“I am actively working to avoid the administration’s holding critical money hostage and giving back dedicated, nonpartisan civil servants’ ability to resume work,” said Khanna in a call for constituents to describe their experiences with the survey.
The congressman’s criticism comes with a heated Twitter exchange with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who serves as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump.
The controversy broke out after Khanna skipped a congressional vote to subpoena Musk for his involvement in federal budget reductions. Khanna justified his absence on social media, saying, “I would have voted yes. They called a procedural vote without notice & I, like 8 others, didn’t make it there on time.”
In reaction to Khanna’s criticism, Musk responded with a brief statement: “Don’t be a d—.
Khanna, a San Francisco Bay Area Congressmen, previously worked with Musk on efforts to cut government expenditure, especially in the Department of Defense. He now, however, shows concern about the large-scale actions by Musk going beyond Congress-approved policies, marking a change in their working relationship.
