New Delhi: A video of an American man ripping up an Indian flag at a Frisco City Council meeting in North Texas has gone viral on social media. The man was also smoking while he tore the tricolour, as many around him cheered and clapped.
Conservative commentator Elijah Schaffer shared the footage on X, claiming the man was protesting what he described as an “Indian immigration invasion” in North Dallas.
“FRISCO: “F*ck India! F*ck India!” A Texas resident .@Channel6ixNEWS rips an Indian flag in front of city hall. Voicing anger against the Indian immigration invasion in North Dallas,” Schaffer wrote in his X post.
The video was taken on 3 June 2026 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas.
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Hate against India
The protest was reportedly organised by far-Right organisations, some wearing ‘America First’ hats, who were expressing their grievances against what they perceived to be an “Indian immigration invasion” in North Texas. The person who tore the flag is recognised online as Clayton Walker.
Several social media users condemned the incident. “That’s unfair. Hatred is never good. These immigrants came legally and had their rights as per US constitution. You could voice out politely and respectfully. But this one is ” wrote @summairupavun in his X post.
Another user defended the Indian community, stating: “For your kind information, most of the top global companies are operated by Indians and most of the top American companies CEO’S are Indian… That’s why Indians are leading the world in many fields.” He also questioned Walker directly, writing: “Who the hell are you to tear the Indian national flag and disrespect India?”
Bhavya Priya is a TPSJ alum currently interning with ThePrint.