US journalist Matt Forney was swiftly terminated by the publication The Blaze following a series of “concerning” tweets, chief among them a racist, anti-India rant. Forney targeted Kruti Patel Goyal, Etsy’s President and Chief Growth Officer who is set to become CEO in 2026, falsely labeling her an “unqualified Indian” and calling for “DEI: Deport Every Indian.” This incident highlights the immediate consequences for media professionals who engage in hate speech that fuels the rising anti-India rhetoric often seen in discussions around H-1B visas and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The swift corporate action from The Blaze emphasizes the growing demand for accountability when journalists use their platforms to spread verified misinformation and racial hostility, particularly against highly qualified professionals of Indian origin.

Where is the ethical line for media professionals in political debate, and how quickly must organizations act when that line is crossed into racist rhetoric that fuels real-world anti-immigrant sentiment?