Journalist Matt Forney Fired by The Blaze Days After 'Deport Every Indian' Tweet

Conservative media outlet The Blaze has terminated journalist Matt Forney, effective November 7, 2025, just days after he was hired to cover H-1B visa and Indian-related issues. The dismissal followed widespread outrage over several "concerning" social media posts by Forney, including one that controversially rephrased "DEI" as "Deport Every Indian." This swift action by The Blaze underscores growing accountability for public figures regarding online conduct and discriminatory rhetoric.

Forney's termination was prompted by a series of anti-Indian and racist remarks made on X (formerly Twitter). A particularly inflammatory post on November 3, 2025, targeted Kruti Patel Goyal, the incoming CEO of Etsy, stating, "Yet another unqualified Indian takes over an American company. And I guarantee her first action will be to fire every American and replace them with other Indians, either directly or via bodyshops. DEI: Deport Every Indian." This tweet, among others, drew significant condemnation.

The Blaze confirmed Forney's departure, citing his tweets as "concerning," though Forney claimed he was not given specific examples. Ironically, Forney had announced his hiring by The Blaze on November 4, 2025, explicitly stating that the outlet had reached out to him "BECAUSE of my Tweeting in the first place" regarding H-1B and Indian issues. His previous work includes authoring controversial content and holding alt-right views.

Forney's history of anti-Indian sentiment is well-documented, with other tweets alleging that "Indians have been implicated in data breaches, scams, and identity theft," and claiming that "Freddie Mac has been taken over by Indians on visas, posing a national security risk." These statements fueled accusations of Hinduphobia and xenophobia, particularly given his own status as an H-1B visa holder, which critics highlighted as contradictory.

The incident has sparked broader discussions about hate speech, journalistic ethics, and the responsibility of media organizations in platforming controversial voices. Social media users and various news outlets widely reported on the rapid sequence of events, emphasizing the professional consequences for engaging in discriminatory rhetoric. The controversy serves as a stark reminder of the impact of online statements on professional careers and public perception.