Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 30 Oct 2025,Thursday India Global
An Indian-origin woman confronted US Vice President JD Vance at University of Mississippi over the Trump administration's restrictive immigration policies. She challenged Vance's stance on limiting legal immigrants, questioning how authorities could betray those who came "by the book" after spending their youth and wealth pursuing the American dream. "How can you tell us we don't belong here anymore?" she demanded, receiving loud applause. Vance defended stricter vetting to protect America's "social fabric," arguing against accepting millions annually despite individual contributions. The woman also questioned how Vance's interfaith marriage to a Hindu woman shaped his views. Vance cited Christian beliefs while respecting his wife's free will. The viral exchange highlights growing tensions over legal immigration policies.
