Rep. Ro Khanna urges bipartisan commission to address political violence

8 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26

Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press after a Washington shooting, Khanna emphasized examining social media, mental health, and language issues.
He highlighted the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as a symbol of free society, expressing concern over journalists' safety during the incident.
Khanna's call comes amid rising concerns about political violence and its chilling effect on public discourse and press freedom in the United States.

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