Republican and Democratic outlets report that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says he will sue U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna after Khanna suggested that “DOGE” spending cuts could contribute to mass deaths among children. Khanna, a Democrat, pointed to a 2025 study estimating that more than 14 million people could die without USAID resources by 2030 and argued that Musk should face scrutiny for the reported impacts of the cuts. Fox News, Mediaite, and Yahoo News describe Khanna’s calls for an investigation of Musk, framing his remarks as responsibility for “possibly sentenced to death” 4.5 million kids, a figure echoed across multiple reports. The New York Post similarly reports Khanna’s stance that Democrats should hold Musk accountable if they regain control of Congress. In response, Musk promises to sue Khanna, with Mediaite reporting Musk characterizes Khanna as a “liar” and disputes the assertions about causing deaths. The accounts agree that the dispute centers on Khanna’s statements about the consequences of DOGE-related cuts and Musk’s intent to pursue legal action.