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Married to an Indian, JD Vance tries to make India-hater Nixon great again
Published 26 June 2026 ยท india
US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked
US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a "political genius" whose reputation deserves a "renaissance," downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations are already strained, highlighting an awkward historical disconnect for Indian readers.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 9:29 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 10:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy.
Vance lauded Nixon as a "political genius" whose reputation deserves a "renaissance," downplaying the Watergate scandal.
This comes at a time when US-India relations are already strained, highlighting an awkward historical disconnect for Indian readers.