Ro Khanna faces primary challenge, Silicon Valley backlash over wealth tax

Mar 11, 2026 - 08:00
Ro Khanna faces primary challenge, Silicon Valley backlash over wealth tax
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), once championed by Silicon Valley, is facing a primary challenge from a tech entrepreneur seeking to capitalize on the industry’s growing antipathy toward the progressive Democrat after he voiced support for a controversial California wealth tax. Ethan Agarwal, who launched a brief bid for California governor last year, announced last week...