US Vice President JD Vance’s recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a “political genius” whose reputation deserves a “renaissance,” downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations are already strained, highlighting an awkward historical disconnect for Indian readers. US Vice President JD Vance’s recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a “political genius” whose reputation deserves a “renaissance,” downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations are already strained, highlighting an awkward historical disconnect for Indian readers.
