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Rep. Ro Khanna Rallies Bakersfield Voters Against GOP Medicaid Cuts

At a town hall in a Republican district, Khanna criticized GOP budget plans, urged grassroots action, and called for new Democratic leadership.

Rep. Ro Khanna holds a town hall meeting at MLK Community Center in Bakersfield, California on March 23, 2025, the first of three town hall events he was set to hold in Republican-held congressional districts across the state.
Rep. Ro Khanna holds a town hall meeting at MLK Community Center in Bakersfield on March 23, 2025. 
Rep. Ro Khanna holds a town hall in Bakersfield on March 23, 2025. 
Rep. Ro Khanna holds a town hall in Bakersfield on March 23, 2025. 

Overview

  • Rep. Ro Khanna held a Bakersfield town hall as part of his 'Benefits over Billionaires' tour, targeting GOP-held districts to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts.
  • Khanna criticized Republican representatives, including Rep. David Valadao, for avoiding in-person town halls and urged constituents to pressure them on budget decisions.
  • Attendees expressed concerns about the impact of $880 billion in proposed GOP budget cuts, particularly on Medicaid and Social Security programs.
  • Khanna called for a generational shift in Democratic leadership, criticizing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and urging a more combative party approach.
  • The event highlighted Democratic frustrations with party messaging while emphasizing grassroots organizing to influence Republican votes and block Medicaid reductions.