India, Oct. 23 -- Dinesh D'Souza, a bestselling author, filmmaker and one of Donald Trump's early defenders, is known for his controversial remarks on everything from race to same-sex marriage. He is also the face the Republican establishment often turns to when accused of racism. Now, D'Souza has found himself on the receiving end of bigotry accusations and racist remarks.

It began when D'Souza responded to an X post from former Republican congressman Joe Walsh, who criticised Trump for what he was "doing to the White House" and said that he "can't tear down walls".

"No president should be able to do what Trump is doing to the White House right now. He doesn't own the place. WE do. It's OUR house. We're just letting him live there for ...