On with Kara Swisher Rep. Ro Khanna on Epstein, ICE & a Billionaire Wealth Tax
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Jan 15, 2026 
Ro Khanna, a U.S. Representative from California and former Obama official known for his focus on technology policy and economic justice, discusses pressing issues like the dire conditions in ICE facilities after his visit. He advocates for the full release of Epstein files, linking elite impunity to the erosion of trust in authority. Khanna also addresses a proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires, urging economic independence for Democrats as they prepare for upcoming elections. Ambitiously eyeing a future presidential run, he emphasizes accountability and bipartisan collaboration.
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Harrowing ICE Detention Conditions
- Ro Khanna described ICE detainees packed in rooms the size of a modest kitchen and lacking basic medical care.
- He said many detainees had lived and worked in the U.S. for years and were treated like animals.
Be Cautious Protesting ICE
- Ro Khanna warned protesters to be careful because protesting ICE or the administration risks targeted law enforcement action.
- He recommended courage but acknowledged real personal risk for demonstrators today.
Fed Independence Is A Rubicon
- Khanna called the DOJ probe of Jerome Powell a Rubicon because it threatens Federal Reserve independence and monetary stability.
- He argued politicizing monetary policy risks long-term economic harm and rule-of-law erosion.