Who Is RO Khanna? Elon Musk To 'Sue' Indian-American US Representative Amid DOGE Spending Row

Elon Musk has threatened to sue Indian-American U.S. Representative Ro Khanna amid a dispute over spending related to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE). The Tesla CEO made the announcement on social media, accusing Khanna of making false statements about Musk's involvement with the digital currency.

Khanna, a Democratic congressman from California, has been a vocal critic of Musk's influence on Dogecoin and has called for greater regulatory oversight of the cryptocurrency market. The lawmaker has previously questioned Musk's tweets about DOGE, which have been known to cause price fluctuations.

The dispute escalated after Khanna made comments regarding Musk's role in promoting Dogecoin, leading Musk to threaten legal action. Musk's lawyer sent a letter to Khanna demanding a retraction and apology, or face a lawsuit for defamation.

Ro Khanna, who represents California's 17th congressional district, is a prominent Indian-American figure in U.S. politics. He has served in the House of Representatives since 2017 and is known for his progressive stance on technology and economic issues.

The threat of a lawsuit adds to the ongoing tensions between Musk and some lawmakers over his influence on financial markets and social media. Neither Khanna's office nor Musk's representatives have commented further on the matter.