Ro Khanna, Democratic Congressman, slammed far-right activist Nick Fuentes for repeatedly targeting Indian-American Republican leaders Vivek Ramaswamy and Usha Vance. Khanna condemned Fuentes’ comments targeting Ramaswamy for his Hindu faith and Indian heritage, calling the attacks “chilling.”

This came after Fuentes repeatedly used racial slurs against Ramaswamy, calling him an “anchor baby” and saying he should not be allowed to become the Ohio Governor.

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Ro Khanna Defends Ramaswamy and Usha Vance

“Nick, your campaigning against Vivek Ramaswamy because he is Hindu & of Indian heritage to send a message to JD Vance in 28 is chilling. I reject your bigotry against Vivek & Usha Vance. Many Hindu Americans, including my family, love celebrating Christmas. Merry Christmas,” Khanna wrote on X.

In his post, Khanna specifically objected to Fuentes’ claim that Ramaswamy becoming Ohio Governor would mean no Christmas celebrations at the Governor’s Mansion, suggesting that many Hindu Americans do celebrate Christmas.

Nick Fuentes’ racist attacks against Vivek Ramaswamy

Fuentes, an American political commentator and a far-right white nationalist, earlier claimed that the only reason he cares about this election is that Ramaswamy is not a Christian. Fuentes also targeted Usha Vance, the Second Lady, attacking her for her Indian origin.

In a fiery speech, Fuentes said, “Could you imagine? No nativity, no Christmas carol, no consecration at the altar of Christ, no reverence for the newborn king! What a world! He has to be denied next year.”

Speaking on a recent podcast, Fuentes used the slur “anchor baby” while talking about the election and made it clear that he wants “anybody else” to win. “This anchor baby cannot become the governor of Ohio. I don’t care if it’s a Jewish woman who wins,” Fuentes said, referring to Democratic candidate Amy Acton.

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The term “anchor baby” is often used to insult children born in the US to immigrant parents, even though birthright citizenship is guaranteed by American law.  Fuentes went further, claiming that allowing someone like Ramaswamy to win would send the wrong message. “What kind of message would that send? That sends a message that you can say and do anything to white people, they’ll tolerate any level of disrespect,” he said.

Fuentes’ remarks came shortly after Vice President JD Vance publicly lashed out at him for attacking his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance. Vance told Fuentes to “eat s–t” after Fuentes targeted Usha, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants.

Vivek Ramaswamy, who is Indian-origin, has repeatedly spoken against racism and antisemitism within the MAGA movement. At his AmFest speech, he emphasised that American identity should be based on shared values and ideals, not ancestry or lineage.

Fuentes, however, went after him, calling Ramaswamy and his family outsiders who do not “assimilate” and claiming they should “go back to India.” He mocked their Indian heritage and religion, saying, “If you want to live here, give an ounce and a shred of respect to the people that built this country.”

Vivek Ramaswamy was born in Cincinnati in 1985 to parents who immigrated from southern India. His mother worked as a geriatric psychiatrist, while his father was an engineer and patent attorney. Raised as a Hindu, Ramaswamy attended Harvard University, where he earned a degree in biology, and later graduated from Yale Law School. He is a father of two.

Ramaswamy is currently seen as the front-runner in Ohio’s gubernatorial race. Earlier, President Donald Trump also showered his support on him.