US President Donald Trump's recent social media post, which labeled India and other countries as 'hellholes,' has drawn sharp criticism from US lawmakers, particularly Indian-American Congressmen Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, and Raja Krishnamoorthi. They described the comments as offensive and beneath the dignity of the presidency, emphasizing that America's strength lies in its diversity and the contributions of immigrants. Congressman Bera stated that such rhetoric reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of the nation, while Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlighted the potential harm to US-India relations. The post originated from a conservative talk show transcript shared by Trump on his Truth Social account, which included a controversial statement regarding birthright citizenship. In response, the US Embassy in New Delhi pointed out Trump's previous positive remarks about India. Meanwhile, the Democratic representatives on the House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized Trump for focusing on divisive issues rather than pressing national concerns, such as the situation in Iran. Indian-American advocacy groups, including the Hindu-American Foundation, also expressed alarm over the rise in racial attacks against Indian-Americans and called for Trump to retract his statement.