India rebukes Trump's 'hellhole' remark

The controversy erupted after Trump shared a podcast clip from conservative host Michael Savage, who attacked birthright citizenship and labeled immigrants as 'gangsters with laptops.' India's Foreign Ministry stated that such comments are inconsistent with the strong relationship the two countries have worked to build.

Critics warn that the inflammatory rhetoric could deepen fears among immigrant communities in the U.S. and undermine geopolitical cooperation.

The incident comes at a sensitive time as both nations were attempting to finalize an interim trade pact in Washington.