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Indian Leaders, YouTubers Slam Trump After “Hellhole” Remark

4/29/2026

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Indian business leaders and top YouTubers are increasingly criticizing President Donald Trump and U.S. policy toward India.
Trump called India a “hellhole,” and India’s Foreign Ministry called the comment uninformed and inappropriate.
Analysts note Indian TV channels and leading YouTubers have shifted from pro-American to more critical coverage, reflecting rising anti-U.S. sentiment.

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Story summary

Indian business leaders and top YouTubers are increasingly criticizing President Donald Trump and U.S. policy toward India.
Trump called India a “hellhole,” and India’s Foreign Ministry called the comment uninformed and inappropriate.
Analysts note Indian TV channels and leading YouTubers have shifted from pro-American to more critical coverage, reflecting rising anti-U.S. sentiment.