US : Congressman Krishnamoorthi focuses on accountability and the economy in his Senate run

US: As he competes for the US Senate, Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said that the two main pillars of his campaign are restoring economic opportunity and keeping the government responsible.

In an interview with IANS, Krishnamoorthi said, “The most important issue right now is that the American dream—the ability of people to fulfill their economic potential—is slipping from the grasp of millions of people.”

According to him, many families can no longer afford basic essentials due to escalating expenses. He said, “They simply cannot afford to live,” including housing, food, power, medical care, and education.

He said, “The American dream is slipping because they’re struggling in all of those respects.” if chosen in the elections scheduled for November 2026. The 52-year-old Krishnamoorthi would be the first Hindu and Indian American elected to the US Senate. March 17 is the date of primary. He is a candidate for the position that Senator Dick Durbin is leaving open.

According to Krishnamoorthi, governance shortcomings exacerbated economic hardship. “At the moment, our government is not answerable to its people,” he said. “It is acting without consequence.”

He criticized economic and trade policies that he said burdened regular Americans. He said that it essentially raises tariffs on everything from everywhere, which drives up costs for everyone.

He also mentioned the effects on healthcare. He said that up to 17 million Americans might lose their health insurance as a result.

The government was criticized by Krishnamoorthi of having the wrong priorities. While ignoring grave accusations of a child sex trafficking ring, he said, “It’s demolishing the east wing of the White House and building a golden ballroom.”

He said that it does not provide important information on a child sex trafficking organization that may have harmed over a thousand young ladies in the early 2000s.

Such behavior, he said, was a reflection of larger pathology. He said, “We have to make sure that it’s held accountable because it’s doing everything wrong right now.”

As a key component of his campaign, Krishnamoorthi emphasized democratic ideas. “The people, not a single person or political party, are ultimately in charge of this country,” he said. “In the end, the people are in charge.”

Through his efforts on international affairs, oversight, and economic policy, the Democrat from Illinois has gained national recognition.

His Senate campaign coincides with heated discussions about executive responsibility, healthcare access, and inflation—topics that are predicted to take center stage in the 2026 election cycle.