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India voices anger after Trump shares comments calling it a ‘hellhole’

India voices anger after Trump shares comments calling it a ‘hellhole’

Summary

India criticized President Donald Trump for sharing a post that called India a "hellhole" and made inaccurate claims about Indian immigrants. Indian officials and American lawmakers condemned the remarks, saying they hurt the strong relationship between India and the United States.

Key Facts

  • President Trump shared a post quoting conservative host Michael Savage, calling India a "hellhole."
  • The post wrongly accused Indian tech immigrants of not hiring white Americans and lacking English skills.
  • India’s foreign ministry called the remarks uninformed and inappropriate.
  • Congressman Ami Bera, whose parents are Indian immigrants, called the post offensive and beneath the president’s dignity.
  • The Hindu American Foundation said the post spreads hatred and racism.
  • President Trump has targeted visas used by Indian tech workers and kept tariffs on India.
  • The US and India have had a long, respectful relationship, viewed as important against China's influence.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans a visit to India to ease recent tensions.
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