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'We’re Tearing This Down…': MAGA Activist's Call to Remove Texas Hanuman Statue Sparks Backlash
Hindu groups and Texas officials condemned the removal call as religious bigotry, with supporters saying the 90-foot statue honors a faith community.
On Tuesday, the 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman at the Asthalaxmi Temple in Sugarland, Texas, faced renewed scrutiny after YouTuber Jesse Hughes called for its removal, vowing "when we win, we are tearing this down."
Since its consecration in August 2024, the Statue of the Union has faced opposition from Christian conservatives who described the installation as "unChristian," fueling ongoing local debate.
Senator John Cornyn condemned Texas Railroad Commissioner nominee Bo French's remarks, asking whether other Republican officials would denounce what he described as "intolerance and racism."
Hindu groups including the Coalition of Hindus of North America and Army veteran Ruchir Bakshi characterized the rhetoric as a "threat against Hinduism" and "open religious bigotry."
These tensions emerge as House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Right-wing Republicans for using derogatory slurs, while Democrats seek to flip seats in the upcoming Texas Senate elections.