Elon Musk promises to sue lawmaker who suggested DOGE cuts led to the deaths of 4.5 million kids
Khanna cited a Lancet study saying the cuts could cause 4.5 million child deaths, and Musk called the claim false before threatening legal action.
- On Monday, Elon Musk threatened to sue Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna after the lawmaker accused the SpaceX CEO of 'possibly' sentencing 4.5 million children to death through budget cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development.
- Khanna made the claim during a Saturday appearance on the 'I've Had It' podcast, stating there must be 'accountability for Elon Musk' regarding Department of Government Efficiency cuts that effectively shuttered USAID last year.
- Citing a 2025 Lancet study, Khanna noted that proposed cuts could lead to 14 million preventable deaths by 2030, including 4.5 million children under age five. Musk rejected the claims, calling USAID a 'criminal organization' that needed to 'die'.
- Responding to the legal threat on Monday, Khanna challenged the Tesla CEO to debate impacts on the Global South, stating, 'You're not going to be able to intimidate me,' while calling for investigation into DOGE.
- As Musk labeled the congressman a 'liar,' political observers note that Khanna's willingness to confront the world's first trillionaire positions him as a leading figure should Democrats regain control of the House.
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Elon Musk Threatens To Sue Rep. Khanna For… Citing The Lancet About How DOGE Cuts Will Likely Lead To Millions Of Deaths
We've been pointing out for years that the supposedly "free speech absolutist" Elon Musk is one of the most aggressive abusers of state power to create chilling effects against his critics. So it should come as little surprise to anyone paying attention, that he's at it again: threatening to sue Rep. Ro Khanna for Khanna's…
NEW: Musk Threatens Lawsuit Against Democrat Over ‘Children To Death’ Claims
Elon Musk, known for his high-profile ventures and significant impact on technology, seems to have ignited a firestorm of controversy in recent days. The former head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is now threatening legal action against Rep. Ro Khanna after the congressman made a dramatic claim regarding the consequences of Musk’s severe cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In a podcast appearance, Kh…
Elon Musk and Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna have engaged in a social media debate over DOGE, wealth taxes, and USAID budget cuts. Khanna has leveled serious accusations against Musk and demanded accountability. Musk has retorted by calling Khanna "Ro the Robber."
'Time to sue this liar': Elon Musk bristles at Democrat's accusations of DOGE child deaths
Tech trillionaire Elon Musk threatened to file a lawsuit against Rep. Ro Khanna of California after the Democrat accused him of "possibly" causing millions of child deaths: "Time to sue this liar."Musk helmed the Department of Government Efficiency and presided over massive cuts in foreign aid that he said were mostly waste, fraud, and abuse. He has since left the DOGE and returned to his various tech ventures.'The richest man in the world annou…
Ro Khanna challenges Elon Musk to debate after Musk calls for him to be jailed
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has challenged Elon Musk to a debate after the tech trillionaire called for his jailing. In a Saturday episode of the “IHIP News” podcast, a sister podcast to the notable “I’ve Had It” podcast, host Jennifer Welch pressed Khanna about how his party would operate if they win the House in…
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