'Echoes Cruelty…': Congressman Reacts To US Politician's Call For Mass Deportation Of Indians

Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 19:29 IST

Langevin triggered widespread outrage among Indian American communities, members of Congress, and local residents after a series of inflammatory social media posts.

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (Credits: X)

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Saturday reacted to a recent remark by US conservative politician Chandler Langevin from Florida’s Palm Bay City Council, calling the latter’s remark “dangerous."

Langevin came under fire after he accused Indians of “destroying the South" in a post on X. He also shared a post from the Department of Homeland Security about an Indian truck driver who killed a woman after an illegal U-turn, saying, “Deport every Indian immediately."

Reacting to his remark, Krishnamoorthi said, “It’s unacceptable—and dangerous—that in 2025 we’re hearing elected officials call for the mass removal of Indian Americans. This rhetoric echoes the cruelty of Donald Trump’s mass ICE raids and fuels a climate of fear that harms families across our nation."

“When hate speech is normalised and communities are scapegoated, our democracy is weakened," he added.

Krishnamoorthi called on leaders across all levels of government to take a firm stand against discrimination and to uphold the rights of every American — no matter their race, background, accent, or country of origin.

“We must stand together across every community against all forms of hate. Protecting our democracy means ensuring everyone can live free from fear and discrimination, no matter their skin colour, accent, or country of origin," he said in a statement.

What Did Langevin Say?

Langevin triggered widespread outrage among Indian American communities, members of Congress, and local residents after a series of inflammatory social media posts in which he called for the mass deportation of Indians.

Since mid-September, Langevin has posted at least five derogatory comments, including one where he accused Indians of “destroying the South." He also shared a post from the Department of Homeland Security about an Indian truck driver involved in a fatal crash caused by an illegal U-turn, adding, “Deport every Indian immediately."

In another post, he wrote, “There’s not a single Indian who cares about the United States. They are here to exploit us financially and enrich India and Indians. America for Americans."

Responding to the same incident, Langevin again accused Indians of “taking advantage of America."

Following the backlash, Palm Bay Mayor Medina issued a public statement assuring residents that “words that demean or devalue others have no place in the Palm Bay we aspire to be."

However, Langevin remained defiant. On October 2, he posted on X, “Today is my birthday and all I want is for @realDonaldTrump to revoke every Indian visa and deport them immediately. America for Americans."

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