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Khanna blames wealth inequality, not immigration, for youth protests in Europe
- Rep. Ro Khanna attributed protests in France and other countries to wealth inequality and young people losing hope, urging the United States to listen to their demands.
- French demonstrations involved violence, looting, arson, and property damage; authorities reported nearly 2,400 arrests and nearly 1,000 injured police officers and gendarmes.
- Critics including Spencer Pratt, Shannon Watts, and Jonathan Turley accused Khanna of excusing or legitimizing the unrest.
- Khanna later said he “unequivocally condemn violence and vandalism” while maintaining that governments should address young people’s anger over wealth and power.
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Ro Khanna sparks backlash over France riot comments as critic says he wants to ‘ride the rage wave’
Rep. Ro Khanna faced backlash after arguing the France riots show a need for the U.S. to address wealth inequality and listen to young voters on economic issues.
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Dem 2028 hopeful sparks backlash over France riot comments as critic says he wants to ‘ride the rage wave’ - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., a potential 2028 presidential contender, drew criticism from across the political spectrum after pointing to the riots in France as a warning about wealth inequality and urging the U.S. to “listen to our young.” “This is what happens when the nations let wealth [...]
This statement directly links the incidents and widespread phenomena of delinquency in France to the immigration policies followed by European governments.
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