Overview

• Langevin’s X posts included “Deport every Indian immediately” and “There’s not a single Indian that cares about the United States,” drawing widespread condemnation.
• Republican leaders Randy Fine and Mike Haridopolos denounced the statements as racist and said he should apologize, publicly distancing themselves.
• A special meeting called by Mayor Rob Medina turned into a town hall after too few council members attended, and residents warned the rhetoric could harm the community.
• Thursday’s agenda includes Councilman Kenny Johnson’s proposal to direct the city attorney to ask the governor to remove or suspend Langevin; he has said he will not resign, and any gubernatorial action remains uncertain.
• Ahead of the meeting, Langevin posted a clarification saying his comments were not aimed at patriotic Americans of Indian heritage, reaffirmed his hard line on immigration and H‑1B visas, and said he plans to meet with local Indian community leaders.