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Diaspora bodies condemn racist attacks against Sriram Krishnan
The controversy erupted after far-right activists criticized Trump's selection of Sriram Krishnan, saying he would have an influence on the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Sriram Krishnan. / Reuters
Indiaspora has issued a strong condemnation of the racist attacks targeting Sriram Krishnan, who was recently appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence.
In a statement released Dec.28, the organization reaffirmed its commitment to combating racism and supporting diversity in public discourse. “There is absolutely no room for racially motivated attacks in our discussions. At Indiaspora, we categorically denounce racism in all its forms,” the organization said. It emphasized Krishnan’s extensive experience in technology and his potential to significantly contribute to U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.
Advocacy group Indian American Impact, in a similar vein wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Immigrants power America—diversity isn’t a weakness; it’s what makes us exceptional. MAGA extremists want to erase this and build a white ethno-nationalist state. We won’t let them.”
The backlash erupted after far-right activists criticized Trump's selection of Sriram Krishnan, an Indian American venture capitalist, to be an adviser on artificial intelligence, saying he would have an influence on the Trump administration's immigration policies. Krishnan’s advocacy for immigration reform—particularly his support for removing country-specific caps on green cards—further fueled the backlash.
An X user posted a racist image mocking Krishnan, comparing him to “butter chicken’ while another said, “Did any of yall vote for this Indian to run America?”
Krishnan, a former General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, has a distinguished career in the tech industry, including leadership roles at Meta, X, and Microsoft. He was instrumental in founding Windows Azure and has invested in companies like SpaceX and Figma.
Expressing gratitude for his appointment, Krishnan stated, “I’m honored to serve the country and contribute to ensuring continued American leadership in AI, working closely with David Sacks. Thank you, President Trump, for this opportunity.”
In his new role, Krishnan will focus on strengthening the U.S.'s position in AI and working with the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Krishnan’s appointment is part of a series of high-profile nominations by Trump, which include Vivek Ramaswamy as head of the Department of Government Efficiency and Kash Patel as FBI director.
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