India rebukes Trump's 'hellhole' remark

A diplomatic row has erupted after President Trump shared a podcast clip featuring Michael Savage, who used inflammatory language to describe India and China while discussing birthright citizenship.

India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a sharp rebuke, stating that such rhetoric is in poor taste and ignores the reality of India's global contributions.

The incident has strained relations just as the two countries were attempting to finalize an interim trade pact in Washington.

Critics warn that the President's amplification of anti-immigrant sentiment could deepen fears among the Indian diaspora in the United States.