‘I’m a Hindu, I’m addicted to Dunkin Donuts…’: Indian-origin PhD scholar hits back at conservative CEO saying ‘America is for Americans’

An Indian-origin PhD scholar hit back at a conservative media executive after he posted on social media saying “America is for Americans."

Sean Davis, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative outlet The Federalist, wrote on X that Americans are targeted and denied their basic national rights. He said that everyone except Americans in the US gets special treatment, be it in the case of language, culture or borders. Davis said: “Everyone but Americans is entitled to their own nation. Everyone but Americans can have their own language. Everyone but Americans can enforce their own borders. Enough of that nonsense. America is for Americans.”




However, a Hindu-American, Renu Mukherjee, used her own ethnic background to challenge Davis’s definition of American identity. She fired back using several examples on how she is no less of an American.

Renu was trying to say how she fits perfectly in American culture despite not being an American by birth. She named typical hobbies that are considered close to White culture: “I was born in Boston. I’m addicted to Dunkin Donuts coffee. I’m a Cubs fan by birth & a Yankees fan by marriage. I’m a military spouse. My husband is Italian,”

She also went on to list her cultural and religious background. She claimed she is Hindu, speaks Bangla, and cooks North Indian food.

“I’m American, and America is for me. Deal with it,” she concluded.

Renu Mukherjee is an advocate for ethnic minorities

Mukherjee is a PhD student in American politics at Boston College. Her research focuses on education policy, affirmative action, and political attitudes among racial and ethnic minorities, particularly Asian Americans, according to the Manhattan Institute. She has written on affirmative action and has been published in outlets including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New York Post, and The Hill.

Who is Sean Davis?

Davis is a conservative commentator who co-founded The Federalist with Ben Domenech and has testified before Congress on issues such as social media censorship. His post aligns with the ongoing debate within MAGA circles over national identity, immigration, and cultural belonging.