Trump shares post calling India, China ‘hellholes’
- By Thetripurapost Web Desk, Washington
- Apr 23, 2026
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Donald Trump has shared a controversial post on his social media platform amplifying remarks that described countries such as India and China in derogatory terms, sparking reactions and diplomatic attention.
The post referenced comments by American author and radio host Michael Savage, who criticised birthright citizenship in the United States and made sweeping claims about immigration patterns. The remarks were part of a video originally livestreamed on April 1 and later reshared by Trump on his platform.
In the video, Savage argued that birthright citizenship laws are outdated and claimed that some immigrants travel to the US late in pregnancy to secure citizenship for their children. He suggested that such policies should be reconsidered through a nationwide vote rather than court rulings.
Responding to reports on the issue, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some reports related to this,” without further comment.
The remarks also included criticism of immigration’s impact on American society and institutions, including claims about employment patterns in the technology sector and allegations of bias in hiring. Additionally, the commentary targeted rights groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union, accusing them of supporting policies favouring undocumented migrants.
Birthright citizenship in the United States is rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868 after the Civil War. It grants citizenship to anyone born on US soil, regardless of parental immigration status. The principle is commonly known as “right of the soil” (jus soli), as opposed to “right of blood” (jus sanguinis), where citizenship is inherited from parents.
The policy has long been debated, with critics referring to practices such as “birth tourism,” while supporters argue it upholds constitutional guarantees and equality under the law.
Trump previously attempted to restrict birthright citizenship through an executive order in January 2025, but the move was blocked by federal courts. Legal challenges remain ongoing.