American far-right social media personality Laura Loomer, who has a long history of making anti-Indian and racist comments, seems to have had a change of heart. Loomer, who is currently in India, called the country “unbelievable” and said its perception so far has been wrong.
“Incredible India”
“Honestly, as someone who has traveled a lot, India is the best country I’ve ever traveled to. It’s unbelievable,” Loomer, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, said in a post on X.
“My experience was amazing, and India is portrayed negatively in the media as a place Americans should avoid, but I realize a lot of that is completely made up,” she said.
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“India will be the next great superpower”
Loomer, who has made disparaging comments about India and Indians in the past, including mocking the country’s infrastructure, said it was wrong to call it a 3rd world country.
“The people, the food, the culture and the hospitality culture are just incredible. I felt safe and comfortable the whole time I was here and India is truly going to be the next great superpower. This country has incredible potential and you have to see it for yourself to understand,” she said.
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He wants to come back every year
Loomer called Indians the nicest people she’s ever met and said she hopes to return to India every year.
“Indians are the nicest people I have ever met. I am very grateful for my time in India. I enjoyed it very much and I hope to be able to come back every year,” she said.
She ended the post on X saying that she had nothing but nice things to say about India.
“I love India. My misconceptions have been corrected. I have nothing but good things to say about it,” Loomer said.
Loomer meets the Dalai Lama
The far-right activist also published information about meeting the Dalai Lama, whom she described as “a global beacon of peace, compassion and wisdom and the spiritual leader of Tibet.”
“In a world full of division and chaos, sitting with the Dalai Lama was truly inspiring. His calm presence, deep insight into inner peace and steadfast commitment to non-violence left a lasting impression on me,” she said.
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“I am grateful for this rare, once-in-a-lifetime and meaningful private meeting that I will remember for the rest of my life,” she added.
The Taj Mahal is the most incredible monument
Loomer also posted an account of his visit to the elephant sanctuary and the Taj Mahal.
“It is the most incredible monument I have ever seen in my life. A monument to love built with perfect symmetry and detail,” Loomer wrote of her visit to the Taj.
Loomer had previously apologized for now-deleted social media posts attacking India and Indians, saying she “shouldn’t have said some of the things”.
Key things
- Personal experiences can reshape preconceived notions about a culture or country.
- Exposure to different perspectives can lead to significant changes in attitude and understanding.
- Travel can serve as a powerful tool for personal growth and cultural appreciation.
