Laura Loomer Says Sorry For Racist, Anti-India Tweets, Reads Trump’s ‘I Love India’ Message

India-West News Desk

NEW DELHI – “I shouldn’t have said some of the things that I said… I apologize if my remarks offended people,” said Laura Loomer during an appearance in New Delhi, after a journalist confronted her with past social media posts critical of India. Loomer added that she “loves India,” seeking to soften the controversy that surfaced during her visit.

The MAGA social media personality and adviser to President Donald Trump was speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026 when journalist Rajdeep Sardesai read out several of her earlier tweets that were widely seen as disparaging toward India and Indians. Although many of the posts had been deleted before her arrival in the country, they had already been archived and circulated online.

Confronted with the remarks during the discussion, Loomer acknowledged the backlash and attempted to distance herself from the tone of the earlier posts. She apologized to those who felt offended and emphasized that she held positive feelings toward India.

Loomer also addressed the issue of H 1B visas, a topic that has become contentious in American political debates over immigration and technology sector hiring. She reiterated her skepticism about the program, reflecting the position held by some conservative voices in the United States who argue that the visa system can disadvantage American workers. At the same time, she framed her views as part of a broader debate about immigration policy rather than a criticism of India itself.

Later in the session, Loomer said she had spoken with Trump shortly before appearing on stage and shared what she described as a message from the former president to the Indian public.

“I spoke to President Trump on the phone about an hour ago. I will read you exactly what he said to me,” she told the audience. “He said, ‘I love India, please let them know that I love Modi, I love Indian people. Prime Minister Modi is a fantastic leader and a good friend of mine. Please let the people of India know that I will come to India someday soon for another visit.’”

The message highlighted Trump’s praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his stated intention to visit India again in the future. Loomer also emphasized what she described as the close personal relationship between the two leaders.

Her remarks at the conclave drew attention not only because of the earlier controversy over her tweets, but also because they revived discussion about the once celebrated rapport between Trump and Modi, a relationship that observers say cooled in recent years amid geopolitical tensions and trade disputes.(with IANS inputs)