Mehdi Unfiltered No More Aid to Israel, Including the Iron Dome, Declares Rep. Ro Khanna
Apr 3, 2026
Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from California known for tech and foreign policy advocacy, explains why he now opposes U.S. funding for Iron Dome and ties that shift to the Gaza war. He debates whether defensive aid enables offensive actions, pushes for urgent congressional action to prevent wider war with Iran, and recounts efforts to release Epstein files and demand transparency.
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Responding To Critics Who Say Aid Saves Lives
- Khanna rejects critics who say withholding Iron Dome equates to not protecting Israeli civilians.
- He emphasizes the U.S. should argue facts, noting the system's small cost compared with Israel's overall defense budget.
Aid As A Blank Check That Lowers War Costs
- Khanna links U.S. military aid to a broader U.S. policy of giving Israel a 'blank check' that enables offensive actions.
- He suggests trying non-military levers first, like restricting offensive weapon sales, before harsher measures.
Khanna's Personal Shift After Gaza
- Khanna recounts his political evolution from pro-Israel tech-partnership supporter to critic after the Gaza war.
- He says opposing supplemental funding was his turning point and politically risky at the time.