Indian Students Targeted? Texas Republican Sparks Racism Controversy | Firstpost America | N18G

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In this video, Firstpost explains how a Texas Republican has sparked a racism controversy after targeting South Asian and Indian students celebrating a University of Texas football victory. The remarks, accusing 'foreigners' of displacing Americans, triggered backlash from Republican and Democratic leaders, including John Cornyn, Greg Abbott and Raja Krishnamoorthi. The controversy has reignited debate over immigration, Indian Americans, South Asian students, racism, xenophobia and belonging in America. Why did a college football celebration become a political flashpoint? What does the Texas Republican racism row reveal about immigration politics in Texas? Cary Johnston brings you the details on Firstpost America. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction: College Football & Identity Row 00:24 – GOP Nominee Bo French's Controversial Post 00:57 – UT Austin Demographics & Fact Check 01:27 – Backlash from Texas Republicans (Cornyn, Burrows, Abbott) 02:29 – Democrat & Indian-American Community R

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