Ro Khanna faces social media backlash for missing Elon Musk subpoena vote

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) faced backlash on social media after missing a vote to subpoena Elon Musk to testify before the House Oversight Committee. The motion failed 19-20, with Khanna abstaining, claiming he was unaware the vote was happening. Khanna stated he would have voted yes but was meeting with the Mexican ambassador when the vote was called without notice. He noted that eight other members also missed the vote due to the lack of notification. Critics on social media accused Khanna of prioritizing campaign contributions over democratic principles. Some expressed frustration with the Democratic Party for not ensuring all members were present for the important vote.