US midterms 2026: Meet Ro Khanna, Indian-American Congressman behind Epstein files push
US Congressman Ro Khanna is actively campaigning for the full release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, framing the issue as a matter of government transparency and economic accountability. He is leveraging this platform to support Democratic candidates in key midterm election battlegrounds.
Why it matters
The push for transparency in the Epstein case is being used as a political wedge issue to appeal to voters concerned about systemic corruption and the 'rigged' economy.
US Congressman Ro Khanna, a five-term Democratic lawmaker representing California's 17th Congressional District in Silicon Valley, has emerged as a prominent voice advocating the full release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.The Indian American politician, who co-sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act with Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, has also taken his campaign to states where he is supporting Democratic candidates ahead of the US midterm elections.Khanna has linked the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files to broader voter concerns about corruption and economic inequality, arguing that the issue could influence political allegiances ahead of the elections."In terms of the swing, the slice of voters who feel betrayed by Trump and who could swing to us, the polling shows that this is its single biggest issue," Khanna said.
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