Texas has become the epicenter of the anti-immigrant fire raging in the United States. From influencers to locals, many have expressed concerns about immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programs on American jobs and communities.
In some cases, this sentiment extended to criticism of American Indian communities and, in some cases, to targeted scrutiny.Recently, Turning Point USA reporter Savannah Hernandez shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) where she stepped inside the Karya Siddhi Hanuman temple in Frisco, Texas. “I kept hearing about how huge the Indian population was in North Texas, so I went to check it out for myself.
“I found a 72-foot-tall Hindu temple, built in honor of the monkey god, where people inside were praying for ‘work visas,’” she wrote in the caption.
Hernandez claimed in the video that she has heard from many Texans about the “changing” culture and demographics of North Texas. She described the temple as “very large” and “complex,” noting that it is located within a residential area, something people did not expect.
She also pointed out common temple practices, such as removing shoes before entering, which resulted in a number of visitors walking barefoot in the building. She noticed that the worshipers were worshiping multiple gods, which is common in Hindu places of worship.“What caught my attention was the area where people would go to pray for blessings of health and work visas,” she said, recounting how the demographics of the area had changed in recent years. “This is how the culture is changing here. There are many Hindu temples in the Fort Worth area. On top of that, you have a baseball field that has been converted into a cricket field,” she added. Looking at some men playing cricket on the nearby field, Hernandez said it was the first time she had seen this in Texas, and she also recounted how Holi was celebrated in the city. She ended the video by calling it “pretty crazy” to see such a large and complex temple in the middle of a residential neighborhood.
The video posted by a Frontline TPUSA reporter gained widespread fame online, inciting anti-India netizens to rage against the community and demand their deportation. “We should be confident enough in our culture and religion to say no. Americans are better, Christianity is better, and we should send foreigners home with their false demons,” one user wrote on X. “Texas is being invaded by Muslims and Indians alike thanks to the Texas Republican Party.
An explosion of mosques and now an Indian temple honoring the monkey god. This literally feels like you are in a foreign country but it is Texas…. Immigration is destroying America,” another claim.Hernandez’s video also received widespread criticism online when she ventured into a religious space to report her anti-India agenda. “Mrs Hernandez, please work on illegal immigrants from your culture who rape and rob people in Texas instead of working on hardworking, law abiding Indians who are successful and contribute to the economy making people like you work,” one user chided on X. Another added: “I’m not sure Savannah Hernandez realizes that white right-wingers don’t consider her white, American, or welcome.” Since January 2026, Frisco, Texas, has witnessed increasing tensions around immigration and demographic change. Discussions at city council meetings and online debates have increasingly focused on these issues, sometimes resulting in polarized views.Recently, BlazeTV host Sarah Gonzalez also attracted attention after sharing a video criticizing an Indian H-1B visa holder in the region, alleging visa-related irregularities.
The incident also contributed to the ongoing and often controversial discourse on immigration in the region.This incident also fits into a broader pattern of increasing hostility toward Indian Americans in recent months. Reports have indicated a sharp rise in anti-India rhetoric across the United States, driven largely by debates over H-1B visas and immigration. Between 2023 and 2025, online hate targeting Indians and South Asians reportedly rose by more than 100%, with rhetoric increasingly shifting from political concerns to racist narratives.
In Texas, the city of Frisco has emerged as a flashpoint, with city council meetings repeatedly dominated by claims of an “Indian takeover” and unconfirmed allegations of visa fraud, often amplified by political powerbrokers and activists. Community groups have warned of coordinated campaigns, increasing harassment, and even cases of temple vandalism, reflecting how economic concerns and demographic changes are increasingly being recast into cultural and racial tensions.
