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US man launches racist campaign targeting Indian H-1B visa holders
In the video, posted by user Alex Rosen, the man approaches Indian-owned shops, describing symptoms of the so-called "H1B virus" as including “diarrhoea” and “smell” and claiming it “originates from India.”
American man asking Indian immigrants to sign the petition / Image- X (@iFightForKids)
A viral video depicting an American man asking Indian immigrants to sign a petition to "stop the spread of H1B virus” has sparked controversy on X.
The footage, which has garnered over a million views, has ignited debate, with some condemning the act as blatantly racist while others applaud it as a form of "heroic" satire.
In the video, posted by user Alex Rosen, the man approaches Indian-owned shops, describing symptoms of the so-called "H1B virus" as including “diarrhoea” and “smell” and claiming it “originates from India.” He concludes the video with a call to former President Donald Trump to “man up.”
Getting Indians to sign to stop the spread of the H-1B Virus pic.twitter.com/VJH38laFhx
— Alex Rosen (@iFightForKids) January 5, 2025
Reactions to the video have been polarized. One user condemned the man, writing, "You're a horrible little man. Indians are hard-working people, and America wouldn't exist without them. My wife is Indian, and she is the smartest, most beautiful, and hard-working person I know."
However, others expressed support, with one individual stating, “You’ve done heroic things in the past, but this is BY FAR the most heroic. I applaud you, good sir.” Another wrote, “This debate is not about hate against South Asians or East Asians; it is about love for Americans.”
This incident follows a series of events reflecting growing anti-India sentiment in the U.S. social media space, particularly after the recent appointment of Sriram Krishnan as an AI advisor to the Trump administration. The H-1B visa program, which allows skilled workers from countries including India to work in the United States, has been at the center of ongoing controversy, with critics alleging that visa holders “steal” American jobs.
The video has drawn calls for accountability and discussions around the treatment of immigrants in the U.S. “This isn’t just about a video; it’s about how we view and treat the people who contribute so much to our country,” said one commentator. Meanwhile, Indian-American organizations have urged authorities to address the growing hostility against Indian professionals in the United States.
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