Trump Reposts Commentary Calling India and China 'Hellholes'

U.S. President Donald Trump reposted a commentary by conservative radio host Michael Savage on his Truth Social platform on Thursday. ' Savage also referred to such immigrants as 'gangsters with laptops' who undermine American workers and institutions.

The repost included the full four-page commentary without additional comments from Trump. This action took place as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the legality of Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

The timing aligns with declining approval ratings for Trump and an upcoming midterm election cycle, where immigration issues are prominent.

Response from Officials U.S.

officials responded by highlighting Trump's previous positive statements about India. The U.S. embassy in New Delhi contacted media to address the post. India's external affairs ministry stated it had seen Trump's post but did not elaborate further.

Former Obama White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, speaking at a Harvard event, said the Trump administration had disrespected India. Emanuel also noted Trump's engagement with Pakistan, which Trump previously called a terrorist haven during his first term.

has a history of statements on immigration and other countries. During his first presidency, he referred to African nations and Haiti as 'shithole countries' in a White House meeting and expressed preference for immigrants from Nordic countries. In 1989, Trump placed newspaper ads calling for the death penalty in the Central Park Five case, involving five Black and Latino teenagers who were later exonerated.

Trump continued to question their exoneration after their innocence was established. Trump also called for a shutdown of Muslim immigration, described Mexican immigrants as 'rapists,' and warned of an 'invasion' from the southern border.