Ann Coulter, a well-known pundit, recently made a controversial statement on X (formerly Twitter), saying "we didn’t kill enough Indians." The post quickly gained traction, being shared over a million times. Coulter, who is both a writer and lawyer, understands the power of words, especially given her influential platform. Her remarks have sparked outrage as they suggest that Native Americans—who continue to maintain their communities and cultures despite historical oppression—deserve further persecution.
The sentiment expressed by Coulter is not new in American history. U.S. policies such as the Trail of Tears and actions during the Termination Era aimed at removing Native Americans are well-documented. A century ago, cultural genocide was promoted under the guise of "killing the Indian to save the man," with some advocating for outright violence against Native peoples. This type of genocidal language was thought to be relegated to history but has resurfaced with Coulter's recent comments.
John E. Echohawk, Executive Director of NARF, calls upon those with moral values to denounce such hate speech. He emphasizes that society should not repeat its dark history regarding Native people and urges support for their rights and continued existence.
