Nikki Haley's Son Nalin Calls India 'Cheap Ally', Faces Social Media Backlash
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News18•31-01-2026, 14:46
Nikki Haley's Son Nalin Calls India 'Cheap Ally', Faces Social Media Backlash
- •Nalin Haley, son of Nikki Haley, sparked controversy by calling India a 'bad ally' of the US on X, citing 'cheap labor', 'cheap oil from Iran', and 'cheap weapons from Russia'.
- •His comments came amidst ongoing India-US trade deal negotiations and are seen by many as linked to American domestic politics, specifically targeting Vivek Ramaswamy.
- •Nalin Haley's statement was a response to an old viral video of Vivek Ramaswamy advocating for stronger India-US ties and distancing from China.
- •Social media users, both American and Indian, strongly criticized Nalin Haley, accusing him of lacking geopolitical understanding and highlighting the high income of the Indian-American community.
- •Critics pointed out India's non-aligned foreign policy, the US's own dealings with Russia, and the significant contributions of Indian professionals to the American economy.
Why It Matters: Nalin Haley's 'cheap ally' remark on India drew widespread criticism, exposing geopolitical misunderstandings and domestic political motives.
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