American political activist and staunch Donald Trump loyalist Laura Loomer on Saturday apologised on the India Today Conclave in New Delhi for a few of her anti-India social media posts, which had drawn sharp criticism for his or her extremely racist and derogatory nature.
In a number of posts on X, Loomer had made crude stereotypes and remarks about Indians, questioning their presence within the United States, in addition to making disparaging feedback about hygiene and mental skills. When Loomer later posted about her arrival in India to attend the Conclave, controversy erupted on-line, with many pointing to her earlier posts in regards to the nation.
When confronted on the Conclave about her now-deleted posts and requested whether or not she regretted them, Loomer stated she wouldn’t apologise for her views on the H-1B visa programme however admitted that a few of her different remarks had been inappropriate.
“I should not have said some of the things I wrote in the other tweets,” she stated.
However, she specified, “I’m not going to apologise for opposing the H-1B visa programme, as a result of my job is to face up for American pursuits. Our immigration and labour legal guidelines have been exploited and abused. I’ll proceed to combat for American staff who’re struggling to search out employment”.
“I apologise if my remarks offended individuals. I’m right here in India this week and might be spending a number of days within the nation, travelling throughout the nation,” she added.
Further explaining her views about India, she said, “I do not have hatred in my heart for India or for Hindu people. I am an advocate for Hindus and speak out against the brutality of radical Islam that has persecuted millions of Hindus around the world.”
“I do not come from a place of hatred; my comments come from a place of love for my people and my country,” the American activist said at the India Today Conclave.
The firestorm erupted earlier this week when Loomer posted, “See you quickly, India! Looking ahead to talking on the India Today Conclave 2026 convention this week!”
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