Trump reposts anti-India rant calling it a 'hellhole'
A conservative commentator's video and remarks, which labeled India a 'hellhole' and condemned birthright citizenship, were shared by US President Donald Trump. The commentary alleged that Indian tech immigrants do not employ white Americans and are deficient in English skills. In response, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's foreign ministry, described the statements as 'obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.' This controversy arises just before US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's upcoming trip to India next month.
Key facts
- Trump reposted a video and screed denouncing birthright citizenship
- The post called India a 'hellhole' and also mentioned China
- It accused Indian immigrants of not hiring white Americans
- It inaccurately claimed Indian immigrants lack English proficiency
- India's foreign ministry responded critically
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit India next month
- The post was originally by a conservative pundit
- Trump reposted on social media late Wednesday
Entities
Institutions
- India's foreign ministry
- US State Department
Locations
- India
- China
- United States