A video featuring Stew Peters and Leonarda Jonie making derogatory remarks about Indian immigrants has sparked widespread condemnation. Peters used racist language and xenophobic stereotypes to vilify Indian immigrants and the H-1B visa program, prompting significant backlash from the online community.
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