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Tech Founder Ethan Agarwal Faces Scrutiny in Congressional Race

3/28/2026

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Ethan Agarwal, a tech founder and congressional candidate, faced scrutiny over a 2019 lawsuit alleging he illegally downloaded adult films via BitTorrent, settled in June 2020.
He criticized Rep. Ro Khanna for stock trading, claiming Khanna made over $600 million in trades, including controversial sectors.
Agarwal accused Khanna's camp of pressuring him to withdraw for a 2028 presidential endorsement, and Khanna's spokesperson denied.
California's 17th District race is intensifying.

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Ethan Agarwal, a tech founder and congressional candidate, faced scrutiny over a 2019 lawsuit alleging he illegally downloaded adult films via BitTorrent, settled in June 2020.
He criticized Rep. Ro Khanna for stock trading, claiming Khanna made over $600 million in trades, including controversial sectors.
Agarwal accused Khanna's camp of pressuring him to withdraw for a 2028 presidential endorsement, and Khanna's spokesperson denied.
California's 17th District race is intensifying.