“I believe everything he’s publicly advocated for points to his belief in free and open speech, as well as the need for multiple platforms,” Khanna said during an interview with Anne McElvoy on POLITICO’s *Power Play* podcast. “That doesn’t mean X should be the only platform. Personally, I not only remain on it, but I use it frequently … I don’t think disengaging is the right path for progressives.”
Addressing the broader digital landscape, Khanna expressed concerns about how moneyed interests and unequal digital spaces have distorted the public discourse. “What we should focus on is creating more town hall-style spaces for discussions online,” he suggested.
When it came to regulation, Khanna stated his opposition to measures like those in Australia, which ban social media access for individuals under 16. He argued that existing safeguards in the U.S. are sufficient.
“We have a stronger tradition of free speech in this country,” Khanna said. “If a 15-year-old wants to raise their voice about Palestinian rights, LGBTQ rights, or the Black Lives Matter movement, I don’t think we should broadly restrict their online participation. There are better ways to approach the issue.”
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