Trump Reposts Anti-Immigrant Tirade Calling China and India ‘Hellhole’ Places

New York Times
by Amy Qin
April 24, 2026
2 min read

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President Donald Trump reposted an anti-immigrant tirade calling China and India "hellhole" places.

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President Donald Trump reposted an anti-immigrant tirade that referred to China and India as "hellhole" places. The president shared a podcast episode where the host made these remarks, sparking controversy. This action draws attention to the administration's stance on immigration and international relations. The reposted content could strain diplomatic ties with China and India.

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