Ro Khanna said "I think he is in the wrong century. The 19th century colonialism and imperialism is what my grandfather stood up to." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 6, 2025

I think he is in the wrong century. The 19th century colonialism and imperialism is what my grandfather stood up to.

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Khanna criticizes Trump's colonial mindset regarding foreign territories.

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