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Washington: On April 24, President Donald Trump reposted comments by radio host Michael Savage that included derogatory references to India and other countries, prompting immediate criticism from Democratic leaders. The House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats said Americans are struggling while the president was "amplifying racist trash on social media" and treating the presidency like a reality TV gig. The repost followed Savage's remarks made in the context of a U.S. Supreme Court case challenging birthright citizenship. Lawmakers including Representatives Ro Khanna, Ami Bera and Raja Krishnamoorthi called the repost offensive, beneath the dignity of the office and harmful to Indian and Chinese Americans. Khanna asked Vice President J.D. Vance for comment on the president's remarks about immigrants; Bera, the son of immigrants from India, said immigrants strengthen America and accused Trump of lacking understanding of immigrant struggles. Krishnamoorthi said the rhetoric undermines U.S.-India ties and national values, while the Hindu American Foundation urged the president to delete the post, warning it could stoke xenophobia and endanger communities.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.