The remarks, originally made by conservative commentator Michael Savage, were reposted by Trump on his social media platform, sparking widespread condemnation from Indian officials and international observers. According to The Indian Express, Iran’s consulate in Mumbai responded on X (formerly Twitter) by suggesting that Trump needed a “cultural detox” and inviting him to visit India before making such statements. The consulate’s post read, “Maybe someone should book a one-way cultural detox for Mr. #Trump, it might just reduce the random bakwaas. Kabhi India aa ke dekho, phir bolna.”
As reported by The Guardian, the controversy began when Trump shared a video and transcript of Savage’s remarks, which criticised US birthright citizenship laws and referred to India and China as “hellholes.” The post also included unfounded claims about Indian immigrants in the United States, alleging they do not hire white native-born Americans and lack English proficiency.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officially condemned the remarks, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that the comments were “obviously uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.” The MEA emphasised that such statements do not reflect the reality of the India-US relationship, which is based on mutual respect and shared interests.
The episode underscores escalating sensitivities in international discourse, as official responses and diplomatic messaging highlight the significance of maintaining respect in global relations.
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