- Nick Fuentes escalated his public feud with Vice President JD Vance
- The remarks followed Vance’s defense of his wife, Usha Vance
- Fuentes mocked the idea of an “Indian family dinner”
- His comments drew criticism for racist and demeaning language
- The exchange has renewed scrutiny of extremist rhetoric in public discourse
Far-right Christian nationalist Nick Fuentes has drawn sharp criticism after escalating his ongoing feud with Vice President JD Vance by making racist remarks aimed at Indians, framing them as a response to Vance’s blunt defense of his wife.
The controversy began after Fuentes attacked Second Lady Usha Vance using a racial slur. JD Vance responded forcefully, making clear that attacks on his family would not be tolerated.
“Anyone who attacks my wife, whether their name is Jen Psaki or Nick Fuentes, can eat s**t,” Vance said. “That’s my official policy.”
Rather than backing down, Fuentes attempted what he described as a sarcastic comeback, suggesting he had been “invited” to a traditional Indian family dinner by the vice president — a remark that many interpreted as mocking both Vance and his wife’s heritage.
Fuentes framed his response as reflective and even appreciative, while continuing to use offensive language.
“I really appreciate the invitation. It's very gracious. I have said a lot of negative things about JD Vance. So for him to extend an invitation like that to me to have dinner, a traditional Indian dinner, with his family...it actually moved me. It actually touched me a little bit. I have been nothing but antagonistic to this guy, really unprovoked; I started the beef,” Fuentes said.
He went on to add, “And so for him, in the spirit of the holiday and Christmas, for him to extend an invitation in public like that, to enjoy a traditional Indian dinner prepared by his wife with his family at the Naval Observatory, he is a better man than me. Credit where it is due.”
Fuentes then rejected the idea outright, doubling down on offensive stereotypes and remarks.
Fuentes said he would decline the invitation because he did not want to “eat s**t,” adding further derogatory claims about Indian people and food practices.
The remarks immediately triggered backlash online, with many users and commentators condemning Fuentes for spreading racist stereotypes and escalating hate-filled rhetoric under the guise of political commentary.
The exchange has highlighted the sharp contrast between Vance’s public stance and Fuentes’ response. While Vance’s comment was widely viewed as a direct defense of his wife against personal attacks, Fuentes’ reply was seen by critics as an attempt to provoke outrage and draw attention through inflammatory language.
Vance has not responded further to Fuentes’ latest comments.
The incident comes amid growing scrutiny of extremist figures and the role of online platforms in amplifying hateful speech. Critics argue that such rhetoric normalizes bigotry and shifts political debate away from policy and toward personal and racial attacks.
As the fallout continues, the episode underscores how quickly online disputes can escalate and how public figures’ responses can shape broader conversations about dignity, family, and the boundaries of acceptable political discourse.
