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Elon Musk THREATENS Ro Khanna Over DOGE USAID Cuts!

2026-06-27 News & Politics
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In this segment, guest host Russell Dobular discusses a highly public feud between Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after Musk called for Khanna to be jailed over claims that DOGE-related cuts could contribute to millions of preventable deaths worldwide. Khanna defended his comments by citing a peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet that projected more than 14 million additional deaths by 2030 if U.S. foreign aid reductions continue, while Musk argued that legitimate life-saving programs were preserved and transferred to the State Department. The discussion explores competing narratives about the role of United States Agency for International Development, with critics arguing it has historically funded intelligence and regime-change operations, while supporters emphasize its humanitarian impact. Dobular challenges Musk to accept Khanna’s offer to debate the issue publicly, arguing that questions about aid cuts, government spending, and accountability should be settled through open debate rather than threats of legal action, noting Khanna's statement: “I’m for free speech, not lawfare,” and Musk’s claim that “No validated medical funding was stopped.” Russell Dobular on Twitter: https://x.com/russelldobular Due Dissidence on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DueDissidence Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@mspakkisboy 2026-06-27

AIPAC is NOT for America, it’s for Isreal!

161 7 replies
@dlx4850 2026-06-27

American taxpayer dollars must prioritize American citizens. Foreign aid lacks transparency and often enriches corrupt elites instead of actually helping people. America First!

118 17 replies
@jmvdw 2026-06-27

End all USAID, indefinitely. ALL of it.

109 12 replies
@shizlittlebam 2026-06-27

If your country has a bunch of money to just give away to other countries, your taxes are too high.

102 8 replies
@SpiritualLibra 2026-06-27

They slowly kill most of us all...

82 10 replies
@battlefordisclosurenow 2026-06-27

NO INSIDER TRADING IN CONGRESS PERIOD!

63 11 replies
@Robert-x9g9s 2026-06-27

We need to be more concerned about homeless veterans, hungry Americans, and kids here first, then people in other countries

59 4 replies
@immaculatamilitant 2026-06-27

The fact that Khanna is pushing USAID which is a proven corrupt money laundering and spy arm of the CIA makes me question Khanna's real motives.

35 1 replies
@brent4073 2026-06-27

As a CPA, its hard getting the cuts right. Plus USAID shouldve protected AMERICAN children from pedos!!!

30 3 replies
@davewilhelm2508 2026-06-27

We should not be funding other countries, period! No USAID, no war funding, NO FREE MONEY TO ANYWHERE

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