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Elon Musk took to X on Friday to launch a blistering personal attack on U.S. Representative Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, writing "Robber Khanna should be in prison" in response to a post from the account @ResisttheMS. The comment marks an unusually direct and punitive tone from the billionaire entrepreneur, who has increasingly used his social media platform to engage in political feuds.
The target, Ro Khanna, serves as the U.S. Representative for California's 17th congressional district and is a prominent progressive voice. Musk's use of the term "Robber" appears to reference Khanna's criticism of corporate wealth and his support for wealth taxes, though no specific event triggered the post. The call for imprisonment is notably severe and could escalate tensions between the tech mogul and California Democrats.
Market and political observers are watching closely as Musk's growing political activism could impact his companies' relationships with regulators and lawmakers. Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter) all face significant government oversight, making such personal attacks a potential risk factor. No legal action has been announced, and Khanna's office has not yet responded to the comment.
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Robber Khanna should be in prison
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 22, 2026