Leave it to a California Democrat to blame everyone but themselves for the Golden State's spectacular collapse. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) appeared on CNBC's "Squawk Box" Tuesday morning with a shocking display of mental gymnastics, claiming that President Trump's tariffs and immigration restrictions—not California's crushing tax burden—are driving people and businesses out of the state.
While defending his proposed billionaire tax that would further squeeze California's wealthy residents, Khanna had the audacity to argue that "the ultimate thing that's hurting California is the fact that we're restricting immigration from the best and brightest" and complained about government employees leaving the state.
The congressman's pretzel logic didn't go unnoticed by Americans who actually understand basic economics. Social media users quickly called out Khanna's ridiculous claims, with one Twitter user noting the "Pretzel logic" of his argument.
"Hey Indian Ladoo, it's fucking incompetence, taxes, fraud and corruption that's fucked up California, all the Democrats," posted @Charlesdegois1, capturing the frustration many feel with California's leadership.
Another user pointed out Khanna's obvious political ambitions, writing: "Ro is loaded with BS. He wants to be President. Not happening to far far Left."
Let's get real here, folks. California has been hemorrhaging residents and businesses for years—long before Trump's second term began just three weeks ago. The state's sky-high income taxes, crushing regulations, rampant crime, and failed progressive policies have turned what was once America's economic powerhouse into a cautionary tale.
Now Khanna wants to blame President Trump's America First trade policies and efforts to secure our border for California's self-inflicted wounds? That's rich coming from a politician representing a state where a middle-class family can't afford to buy a home and where tech billionaires are fleeing to Texas and Florida.
The truth is, California Democrats like Khanna are terrified that Trump's policies are working. Strong borders, fair trade deals, and putting American workers first—these aren't California's problems. They're the solutions California desperately needs but refuses to embrace.
How long will Californians continue to buy these excuses while their state crumbles around them?