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Khanna Slams Netanyahu's White House Visit Amid Iran Tensions

4/10/2026

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for attending the White House Situation Room before the U.S.-Israel operation in Iran.
Khanna said future Democratic presidents should not permit such meetings and called President Donald Trump’s actions a betrayal of American interests.
Khanna has consistently condemned Netanyahu's actions, especially regarding the Gaza conflict.
Trump pressured Netanyahu to limit Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, which had escalated to 100 strikes in 10 minutes.

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Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for attending the White House Situation Room before the U.S.-Israel operation in Iran.
Khanna said future Democratic presidents should not permit such meetings and called President Donald Trump’s actions a betrayal of American interests.
Khanna has consistently condemned Netanyahu's actions, especially regarding the Gaza conflict.
Trump pressured Netanyahu to limit Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, which had escalated to 100 strikes in 10 minutes.