Indian-Americans slam ‘racist’ comments by Trump supporters over visa scheme
Indian-Americans have slammed racist comments by some supporters of US-president elect Donald Trump against his handpicked artificial intelligence adviser Sriram Krishnan following Krishnan’s call to amend the country’s immigration policy.
Krishnan wrote in a post on X: “Anything to remove country caps for green cards / unlock skilled immigration would be huge … we need the best, regardless of where they happen to be born.”
Far-right critics, particularly those aligned with Make America Great Again (MAGA) ideologies, have criticised Krishnan for his call and decried his appointment.
A user with the epithet Mrs Doubtfire posted on the X platform: “All of my dear Indian friends are calling Americans expressing dissent on open border #H1B policy ‘racist.’ Literally no one said a word about Sriram openly saying he, an ethnic-Indian, wants to give Indian nationals unlimited access to the US.”
Many Trump supporters have been pushing for the removal of the H-1B visa programme as debates intensify in the US over job concerns and the presence of foreign professionals working in the country, including those of Indian origin.
A video of far-right commentator Stew Peters and comedian Leonardo Jonie Peters spewing hate against Indian-Americans has sparked outrage among the global Indian community and made headlines in Indian media.
Indian-Americans across the country are speaking out against what they describe as “racist” comments made by supporters of President Trump regarding the H-1B visa program. The program, which allows skilled workers from other countries to come to the United States for employment, has been a hot-button issue for many in the Trump administration.
In a recent rally, one Trump supporter was recorded saying, “We need to get rid of these H-1B visa holders who are taking our jobs.” This comment, along with others like it, has sparked outrage among Indian-Americans who feel unfairly targeted and discriminated against.
Many Indian-Americans have taken to social media to express their frustration and disappointment with these comments, calling them “xenophobic” and “ignorant.” They argue that the H-1B visa program is essential for filling skilled labor shortages in the United States and that immigrants contribute greatly to the country’s economy and diversity.
Some have even organized protests and letter-writing campaigns to urge lawmakers to protect the H-1B visa program and fight against discrimination towards immigrants. They are determined to stand up against what they see as unjust attacks on their community and to defend the contributions they make to American society.
As the debate over immigration and visas continues to heat up, Indian-Americans are making their voices heard and demanding respect and equality for all immigrants in the United States. They refuse to be silenced or marginalized and are determined to fight back against racism and discrimination in all its forms.
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