Democrat Ro Khanna Urges Embrace of Elon Musk Amid Trump Rift

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) is actively working to bring Elon Musk back into alignment with the Democratic Party amid Musk's public feud with President Donald Trump. Khanna believes Musk’s opposition to Trump’s policies, such as tariff policies and deficit spending, could help counter the current administration's agenda and strengthen Democrats against MAGA Republicans in future elections. Despite months of criticism from progressives branding Musk with terms like "Nazi" and "fascist" due to past actions and political stances, Khanna sees an opportunity to leverage Musk’s influence and wealth for Democratic causes. Other Democrats like Rep. Ritchie Torres express cautious optimism about Musk’s potential redemption, though they acknowledge his past damage, while some Democrats remain skeptical of Khanna’s judgment. Musk has indicated reluctance to fully join either party, suggesting the need for a new political party representing the middle 80% of Americans. The debate within the Democratic Party reflects tensions between pragmatism in electoral strategy and resistance to Musk’s controversial history and actions.