Matt Forney: US Activist Calls for Violence Against Indians
“Deport Every Indian”: US Activist Matt Forney Issues Alarming 2026 Threat Amid Rising Hate
In a chilling escalation of what analysts describe as rising anti-Indian hate in the US, American journalist and right-wing activist Matt Forney has ignited national controversy after warning that Indian-origin citizens could face targeted violence in 2026—including attacks on Hindu temples, businesses, and homes. His remarks, posted and later deleted on X, included an extreme suggestion that every member of the Indian-American community be deported to India in order to “preserve peace.”
Matt Forney, a columnist known for provocative and inflammatory rhetoric, has a documented history of anti-immigrant commentary. Previously employed at The Blaze, Forney was reportedly dismissed after directing derogatory comments at Indian-origin individuals, including high-profile professionals and CEOs.
In his recent post, Forney wrote, “We must DEI: Deport Every Indian,” claiming that deportation is the only way to curb escalating tensions and avoid what he predicts will be a surge in racial violence. His message continued, alleging that hatred toward Indians in America will “reach a boiling point” in 2026, forecasting vandalism, mass shootings, bombings, and attacks on Hindu temples. Although the post disappeared within hours, screenshots were widely circulated, causing widespread backlash.
Users on X quickly condemned the rhetoric, with one person accusing Forney of “using coded language to make a threat if Indians aren’t forcibly removed.” Others escalated the situation further—tagging the FBI, calling for legal action, and urging India’s Ministry of External Affairs to seek international intervention. One commenter demanded that Forney be placed in “solitary confinement” for incitement.
Matt Forney: A Trend Years in the Making
Experts warn that Forney’s comments do not exist in a vacuum—they reflect a broader surge in anti-Indian hate in the US documented by researchers. According to a CNN report from November 2025, the Center for the Study of Organized Hate recorded nearly 2,700 posts promoting xenophobia targeting Indians within a single month. Much of the rhetoric is tied to rising hostility toward H-1B visa holders, particularly tech workers of Indian origin who are often the subject of economic blame and conspiracy claims.
The tone of such rhetoric intensified during Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and persisted after his return to the White House. Analysts point out that extremist online communities interpret these political shifts as tacit permission to escalate their views publicly—placing minority communities at greater risk.
The Blaze Controversy and Targeting of Indian Professionals
Before his firing, Forney was hired to report on H-1B visa issues. However, his own postings became a spotlight. In one widely criticized comment, he attacked Kruti Patel Goyal, an Indian-American newly appointed CEO of Etsy, claiming she was “unqualified” and would “replace every American with other Indians, either directly or via bodyshops.”
His recent message took an even darker tone, alleging without evidence that attacks in 2026 would be carried out not by white supremacists but by African-American, Hispanic-American, and Pakistani-origin citizens—an attempt analysts say was designed to shift blame and inflame racial divisions.