‘Racist rant’: US lawmakers, Democrats criticize Trump’s ‘hellish’ remarks about India

In a post on X, Krishnamoorthy said, “Donald Trump decided to expand racist rant Attacking India and immigrants is disgraceful and unbecoming of the position he holds. “

He warned of broader consequences of such rhetoric, adding, “His comments not only insult millions of Indian Americans and one of our most important global partners, they undermine the values ​​that make America a nation of opportunity and innovation.”

The congressman stressed the importance of bilateral relations and diversity, stressing that the United States should focus on strengthening its partnership with India rather than exacerbating differences. “We should strengthen this partnership and respect our diversity rather than stoke division for political gain,” he added.

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He asked in a social media post: “Any comments about the president insulting immigrants from ‘China, India or other hellholes on earth’? Do you also think India is hell and Chinese or Indian immigrants denigrate America?”

The vice president’s wife Usha Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants who moved to the US from Andhra Pradesh, a detail that had earlier also caused controversy.

“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. America has always been made stronger by generations of immigrants who came here, worked hard and contributed to our country. They do not weaken America, they strengthen it,” he said.

“We are a nation of immigrants and we are stronger because of it,” he said.

He also attacked Trump’s background, saying the president was born into privilege and had nothing to do with the plight of immigrant families.

In a strongly worded statement, they accused the president of being distracted at a critical moment. Democrats on the committee said, “The United States is at war with Iran. Thirteen service members are dead and the president is putting tens of thousands of Americans at risk.” track Real-time updates on the US-Iraq war.

They further added, “Americans are struggling while he is busy amplifying racist trash on social media and treating the presidency like a reality TV show. This is a serious moment. Our country deserves leadership like this.”

At the same time, the Hindu American Foundation said it was deeply disturbed by Trump’s “hateful, racist remarks” against Indian and Chinese Americans.

“At a time when xenophobia and racism are already at an all-time high, endorsing such rants as president of the United States will further incite hatred and harm our communities,” the group said, urging Trump to delete the post.

In the video, Savage claims immigrants take advantage of U.S. laws by arriving late in pregnancy. He claims there’s a loophole in the system where “babies here instantly become citizens, and then they bring the whole family in from China or India or some other hellhole on earth.”

The comments sparked outrage over the use of derogatory language against immigrants, including those of Indian descent.

He said: “We have seen these remarks, and we have also seen the subsequent statement issued by the US Embassy in response. These remarks are obviously uninformed, inappropriate and vulgar. They certainly do not reflect the reality of India-US relations that have long been based on mutual respect and common interests.”