Trump calls Rep. Ro Khanna a lightweight; Khanna hits back over Iran war
The gist
Trump called Rep. Ro Khanna a "lightweight" and "total dope" as Khanna pushed to cut Iran war funding.
The feud lands days before Nov. 3 midterms, with war costs a campaign issue.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026Trump called Khanna a "lightweight," a "total dope" and a "radical left loser" in Oval Office remarks and at a Daytona, Florida rally, after Khanna raised possible impeachment over the Iran war.
- Oct 30, 2026Khanna appeared on Fox & Friends criticizing the Iran war and endorsing three challengers to sitting California House Democrats.
- Oct 31, 2026Khanna responded on X, thanking Trump for "the 4 shoutouts today" and saying he would appear on Fox that Sunday to discuss Iran and rising gas and food prices.