Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella faces online backlash after Super Bowl post on X: ‘Your people are Indians’

Satya Nadella’s Super Bowl post sparks racist comments online. (Image credit: Reuters)

Seattle emerged victorious in Super Bowl LX, defeating the New England Patriots with 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Following the win, many took to social media to celebrate, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. After the victory, many turned to social media to celebrate it, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, but his post faced racist attacks targeting his Indian roots.

In a post on X, the Microsoft CEO wrote, “Congrats to our hometown Super Bowl champs @Seahawks! So thrilled for our city and the 12s!”

Congrats to our hometown Super Bowl champs @Seahawks! So thrilled for our city and the 12s! pic.twitter.com/GNa2iAp4k7

— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) February 9, 2026

Social media trolling

One user wrote, “But your hometown is somewhere in India, and your people are Indians. That is why you discriminate against American workers.”

Another X user targeted Nadella by saying, “So you celebrate the Seahawks’ win, but your nationality and hometown are Indian. How can you expect Americans to trust your words or your leadership when your roots are far away?”

A third user commented, “Sure, you’re thrilled for the Seahawks, but your roots, culture, and family ties are in India. How do you reconcile that with praising local American teams while living off US resources?”

Another user added, “It’s nice to celebrate the Super Bowl, but don’t forget your origins. You were born in India, your people are Indian, yet you act like you fully belong here. What about American workers?”

Another said, “Celebrating the Super Bowl is one thing, but your Indian roots can’t be ignored. You talk like a local, yet Americans see where your priorities lie, and this comes across as hypocritical.”

About the Super Bowl 2026?

The Seattle Seahawks, who rode a dominant defence to their first Super Bowl title 12 years ago, did it again Sunday, suffocating Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in a decidedly defensive 29-13 win at Levi’s Stadium.