Laura Loomer Apologizes for Past Anti-Indian Posts

In New Delhi on March 14, 2026, far-right activist and close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, Laura Loomer, publicly apologized for a series of past social media posts targeting Indians, which had drawn widespread criticism for their derogatory content. The remarks surfaced amid her attendance at the India Today Conclave, a prominent media conference, prompting direct confrontation during her session.

Loomer, who arrived in India on March 13 for a multiday visit, addressed the controversy head-on before an audience of attendees and online viewers. Screenshots of her earlier posts on X, formerly Twitter, had circulated widely, including comments from 2024 and 2025 labeling Indian immigrants as "third-world invaders" and making jokes about curry in reference to Vice President Kamala Harris's Indian heritage. Other posts questioned Indian hygiene and intelligence, fueling outrage among social media users and commentators who questioned her invitation to the event.

"I should not have said some of the things I wrote in those tweets," Loomer stated, according to reports from the conference. "I apologize if my remarks offended people. I do not have hatred in my heart for India or...