Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna of California has been advocating for a ceasefire and supporting the president's recent statements. Khanna believes that the timing of the announcement, made before the Michigan primary, is significant and demonstrates the president's responsiveness to his coalition's concerns.
Khanna acknowledged his shift in stance regarding the ceasefire, attributing it to Israel's actions following the October 7th attack. He criticized Netanyahu's government for disproportionate responses and emphasized the need for a permanent ceasefire and the release of hostages.
Khanna highlighted the campaign in Michigan urging Democrats to vote uncommitted in the primary to signal dissatisfaction with the current administration's policies. He stressed the importance of concrete policy changes, such as ending the war, halting civilian casualties, and recognizing a Palestinian state.
Regarding President Biden's engagement with Arab American communities, Khanna suggested that the president should spend time in areas like Dearborn to better understand the impact of the conflict and demonstrate empathy towards affected individuals.
Khanna expressed optimism that the president is receptive to feedback from progressive voices like his own and emphasized the need for Biden to engage directly with communities affected by the conflict to rebuild trust.
