Coverage dated November 15, 2025

In the new era of open racism, Indian Americans are targets — even if they’re MAGA leaders

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By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Last month, FBI Director Kash Patel wished his followers on X a happy Diwali. It did not go over well. Far-right Christian nationalist and white nationalist accounts flooded his post with bigoted memes and rhetoric.

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  1. KYMA Yuma

    In the new era of open racism, Indian Americans are targets — even if they’re MAGA leaders (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Last month, FBI Director Kash Patel wished his followers on X a happy Diwali. It did not go over well. Far-right Christian nationalist and white nationalist accounts flooded his post with bigoted memes and rhetoric.

  2. KTVZ Bend

    Racists are now openly targeting Indian Americans (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Last month, FBI Director Kash Patel wished his followers on X a happy Diwali. It did not go over well. Far-right Christian nationalist and white nationalist accounts flooded his post with bigoted memes and rhetoric.

  3. KEYT Santa Barbara

    In the new era of open racism, Indian Americans are targets — even if they’re MAGA leaders | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Last month, FBI Director Kash Patel wished his followers on X a happy Diwali. It did not go over well.Far-right

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