Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) have formed an unlikely cross-partisan alliance focused on populist issues such as government transparency and anti-war efforts. The partnership debuted publicly in a joint CNN interview on April 14, 2026, where they discussed their commitment to finding common ground despite their vast ideological differences.

 

Ro Khanna alliance with Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) have formed an unlikely cross-partisan alliance focused on populist issues such as government transparency and anti-war efforts. The partnership debuted publicly in a joint CNN interview on April 14, 2026, where they discussed their commitment to finding common ground despite their vast ideological differences.

 

Core Areas of Collaboration

The alliance centers on a shared "anti-establishment" agenda that targets specific legislative and social goals:

Jeffrey Epstein Investigation: Both have been vocal in demanding the full release of DOJ files related to Jeffrey Epstein. They co-sponsored the Epstein Files Transparency Act alongside Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) to bypass leadership and force a vote on the records.

Anti-War Sentiment: Khanna praised Greene for her criticism of escalating tensions with Iran, specifically her opposition to military threats against Iranian civilization. Both advocate for an end to "militarism of foreign wars of choice".

Working-Class Advocacy: They have called for a "broad populist social movement" that is pro-working class and opposed to what they term the "Epstein class"—a powerful political and financial elite.

Ethics and Accountability: The pair recently joined forces to call for the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales following allegations of sexual misconduct.

 

Strategic Context

The alliance has been described by both as a "crosspartisan America First coalition" designed to challenge the traditional Democrat and Republican party structures.

 

Khanna's Perspective: He emphasized the importance of respectful dialogue and noted that "the only thing that will save our democracy" is a movement that bridges the left and right on key populist issues.

Greene's Perspective: She acknowledged the difficulty of overcoming deep political divisions but agreed on the need for a coalition that prioritizes ordinary Americans over special interests and foreign agents.

 

While they remain far apart on issues like health care—with Khanna supporting Medicare for All and Greene opposing it—they have agreed to maintain a dialogue to address shared concerns regarding the cost of living and domestic stability