BJP Member of Parliament and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut recently found herself at the center of a social media controversy after posting a critical comment about former U.S. President Donald Trump. On Thursday, she decided to remove the post and issued a statement expressing regret for what she described as a "personal opinion" that she should not have shared publicly. The backlash came swiftly after her remarks about Trump’s disapproval of Apple’s iPhone production in India began circulating online.
Earlier that day, Kangana had published a post on X (formerly Twitter), taking a dig at Trump. The former U.S. president, while speaking in Qatar during a diplomatic tour of the Gulf region, remarked that he had discouraged Apple CEO Tim Cook from manufacturing iPhones in India.
"“Respected national president Shri @JPNadda ji called and asked me to delete the tweet I had posted regarding Trump asking Apple CEO Tim Cook not to manufacture in India. I regret posting that very personal opinion of mine, as per instructions I immediately deleted it from Instagram as well," she wrote.
“I had a little issue with Tim Cook yesterday. He’s expanding in India. I told him, I don’t want you building there,” Trump said, urging Apple to instead boost production within the United States.
Kangana’s now-deleted post seemed to link Trump’s statement to a deeper political or personal grudge, comparing him unfavorably with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She wrote:
“What could be the reason of this love loss?1) He is American president but world's most loved leader is Indian Prime Minister. 2) Trump's second term but Indian Prime Minister's third term.3) undoubtedly Trump is alpha male but our PM is sab Alpha male ka baap. What do you think? This is personal jealousy or diplomatic insecurity
The post, perceived as undiplomatic and provocative, sparked strong reactions across social media. Many users felt it unnecessarily escalated a sensitive geopolitical discussion and reflected poorly on an elected representative. Facing backlash, Kangana swiftly removed the post and acknowledged that it was an error in judgment to make such comments public.
In a brief clarification, she stated that she regretted sharing such personal thoughts on an international matter via a public platform, particularly one involving two of the world’s most powerful nations and their economic strategies.
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Kangana Ranaut’s latest release, Emergency, a political drama in which she both directed and starred, has not fared well. This film marked her directorial return five years after her historical action drama Manikarnika. Unfortunately, Emergency struggled at the box office, earning just ₹21 crore during its entire theatrical run, falling short of expectations both critically and commercially.
As Kangana continues to juggle her roles as an MP and actress, this episode serves as a reminder of the fine line public figures must walk between personal expression and responsible communication—especially in today’s hyper-connected world, where a single post can trigger international discourse.
Earlier that day, Kangana had published a post on X (formerly Twitter), taking a dig at Trump. The former U.S. president, while speaking in Qatar during a diplomatic tour of the Gulf region, remarked that he had discouraged Apple CEO Tim Cook from manufacturing iPhones in India.
"“Respected national president Shri @JPNadda ji called and asked me to delete the tweet I had posted regarding Trump asking Apple CEO Tim Cook not to manufacture in India. I regret posting that very personal opinion of mine, as per instructions I immediately deleted it from Instagram as well," she wrote.
“I had a little issue with Tim Cook yesterday. He’s expanding in India. I told him, I don’t want you building there,” Trump said, urging Apple to instead boost production within the United States.
Kangana’s now-deleted post seemed to link Trump’s statement to a deeper political or personal grudge, comparing him unfavorably with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She wrote:
“What could be the reason of this love loss?1) He is American president but world's most loved leader is Indian Prime Minister. 2) Trump's second term but Indian Prime Minister's third term.3) undoubtedly Trump is alpha male but our PM is sab Alpha male ka baap. What do you think? This is personal jealousy or diplomatic insecurity
The post, perceived as undiplomatic and provocative, sparked strong reactions across social media. Many users felt it unnecessarily escalated a sensitive geopolitical discussion and reflected poorly on an elected representative. Facing backlash, Kangana swiftly removed the post and acknowledged that it was an error in judgment to make such comments public.
In a brief clarification, she stated that she regretted sharing such personal thoughts on an international matter via a public platform, particularly one involving two of the world’s most powerful nations and their economic strategies.
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Kangana Ranaut’s latest release, Emergency, a political drama in which she both directed and starred, has not fared well. This film marked her directorial return five years after her historical action drama Manikarnika. Unfortunately, Emergency struggled at the box office, earning just ₹21 crore during its entire theatrical run, falling short of expectations both critically and commercially.
As Kangana continues to juggle her roles as an MP and actress, this episode serves as a reminder of the fine line public figures must walk between personal expression and responsible communication—especially in today’s hyper-connected world, where a single post can trigger international discourse.
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