President of the United States Donald Trump There was widespread controversy after retweeting Michael Savage’s content, in which the US radio host called India and China “hell” and accused these countries of taking advantage of the birthright citizenship privileges of the United States. A firestorm of criticism has since erupted on social media, including tweets from Indian-American politicians.
Comments by Raja Krishnamoorthi:
MP Raja Krishnamoorthi tagged the content as ” racist roar. “Donald Trump’s decision to amplify racist rhetoric attacking India and immigrants is shameful and unbecoming of the position he holds,” he posted. His comments not only insult millions of Indian Americans and one of our most important global partners, they also undermine the values that make America a nation of opportunity and innovation. We should strengthen this partnership and respect our diversity rather than stoke division for political gain. “
Ami Bella commented:
He is not the only critic of U.S. leaders. Rep. Ami Bera discusses his Indian heritage in a lengthy essay. He further called Trump’s comments “disrespectful and ignorant.”
“As the son of immigrants IndiaI am very proud of my heritage and of this country that has given my family the opportunity to build a better life. My parents came to the United States legally to pursue this opportunity,” Bella wrote.
He explained that his mother was a public school teacher for 35 years and his father was an engineer. He continued: “They instilled in my brothers and me a deep belief in hard work, public service and giving back to the country that welcomed them. I am a product of that American story. I attended California public schools from kindergarten through medical school, became a physician, and now have the privilege of serving our country in Congress. This is what the American dream looks like. “
Bellar noted the derogatory statement, “President Trump’s comments are offensive, ignorant and beneath the dignity of the office he holds. They reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of who we are as a country. Generation after generation of immigrants come here, work hard and contribute to our country, and America continues to strengthen. They do not weaken America, they strengthen it.”
He added: “USA It was built by people from all over the world who believed in its promise and worked tirelessly to create a better environment for the next generation. This is my family’s story and the story of millions of families across our country. “
He lashed out at Trump, saying the president “never had to fight like an immigrant family” because he was born into “wealth and privilege.” He claimed that American leaders did not understand “the courage, sacrifice and determination it takes to build a life from the ground up.”
“He doesn’t understand public service or the values that make America the greatest country in the world. We are a nation of immigrants and we are stronger because of it.”
How did India react?
India’s Ministry of External Affairs called the remarks “clearly uninformed, inappropriate and in bad taste”.
“They certainly do not reflect the reality of India-US relations, which have long been based on mutual respect and common interests,” Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Twitter.
Clarification from Donald Trump:
The US President issued a statement through the Washington Embassy in New Delhi clarifying these disparaging remarks. A spokesman for the US Embassy said: “The president has said, ‘India is a great country and I have a very good friend at the top’.”
