Texas Senator John Cornyn Slammed Over Deleted 'Indian Century' Post Amid Fierce Backlash

A simple social media post sharing a news article has spiraled into a massive political headache for Texas GOP Senator John Cornyn. The veteran politician found himself at the center of a fierce online storm after sharing an opinion piece titled "Welcome to the Indian Century," eventually forcing him to delete the post entirely.

The controversy highlights the growing political tension surrounding immigration, H-1B visas, and changing demographics in the Lone Star State ahead of crucial elections.

Controversial 'Indian Century' Post: Uproar began when Senator Cornyn shared a New York Times podcast link featuring Amitav Acharya, a prominent Indian-origin scholar. In the podcast, Acharya argued that the true global superpower in waiting is neither the United States nor China, but India.

While Cornyn merely posted the article using its original headline, "Welcome to the Indian Century," the reaction from his conservative base was swift and heavily critical.

"Why Dallas Looks Like New Delhi"

MAGA supporters and right-wing commentators immediately flooded Cornyn's timeline, accusing him of being unpatriotic and promoting a foreign nation over the United States. The anger quickly pivoted to the state's changing demographics.

"Welcome to the Indian Century. And people wonder why Dallas looks like New Delhi. You cannot call yourself a patriot and vote for Cornyn," one furious user wrote, urging Texans to "send him packing" in the upcoming March 3rd elections.

Other users echoed similar sentiments. "I can't imagine a politician of any other country promoting another country," stated another commenter, while a third sarcastically praised Cornyn for "representing Ukraine, China & India." Following the unrelenting trolling, the Senator quietly deleted the post.

H-1B Visa Debate Fuels The Fire

The backlash against Cornyn wasn't just about a headline; it tapped into a deeper, ongoing debate over H-1B visas in Texas. In the podcast Cornyn shared, Acharya defended Indian professionals coming to the US on H-1B visas, stating they are highly qualified and "are not taking any jobs from the kind of support base of President Trump" because they represent "completely different levels of skill."

Many critics interpreted this statement as arrogant and dismissive of American workers, further fueling the online rage against Cornyn for amplifying the piece.

A Growing Political Divide in Texas

This political misstep by Cornyn occurred against the backdrop of an intensifying movement regarding foreign workers within Texan politics. Recently, Texas Governor Greg Abbott took strong measures by freezing the hiring of H-1B visa holders in state agencies and universities. Simultaneously, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a probe into three major H-1B firms.

At the local level, the tension is palpable. Recent city council meetings in places like Frisco have seen major protests over the influx of foreign workers and changing neighborhoods.

For Senator Cornyn, this deleted post is a stark reminder of how volatile the topics of immigration, globalization, and national identity have become in modern Texas politics.