Carol Christine Fair, an American political scientist and associate professor at Georgetown University, created a stir by using a Hindi expletive to describe US President Donald Trump during a recent interview. The interview took place with Moeed Pirzada, a Pakistan-origin British journalist, who was visibly amused by Fair’s choice of words. The Hindi term Fair used, “ch***ya,” roughly translates to “idiot” and elicited laughter during the conversation.
Fair began by expressing a sense of cautious optimism about the US bureaucracy, saying she hoped it would hold the country together. However, she quickly shifted to pessimism, stating, “This is six months, and we’ve got four years of this ch***ya here,” referring to Trump’s time in office.
Christine Fair called Donald Trump a ‘Chutiya’ in an interview with Moeed Pirzada! pic.twitter.com/Qsv0CTpxor
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When Pirzada remarked that he often used the term in Urdu but faced objections from his viewers, Fair confidently repeated, “Well, he is, he is a ch***ya.” The journalist added that the word carries such strong weight that sometimes situations can only be described using it. Fair humorously added that her car’s license plate even reads “ch***ya.”
Fair also delivered sharp criticism of the Trump administration’s personnel, claiming many were not experts in their fields. She noted that it is tempting to view the administration as the main actor, but the US has a complex bureaucracy that has been working on its relationships, especially with South Asia, for 25 years. She pointed out the recent loss of thousands of State Department staff members, which has weakened institutional expertise.
Known for her outspoken nature and expertise on South Asian political and military affairs, Fair has previously worked with the RAND Corporation, the United Nations in Afghanistan, and the US Institute of Peace. She has authored books on Pakistan’s military and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Her blunt style has brought her into the spotlight before, including a public confrontation with white nationalist Richard Spencer in 2017 and an incident in 2018 at Frankfurt Airport involving allegations related to Nazi comments, which she denied.
The interview quickly went viral on social media, sparking a range of reactions. Many users found Fair’s candid language hilarious, with some joking that the Hindi word should be added to the English dictionary. Others saw it as an apt description of Trump’s controversial persona.
Fair’s use of a Hindi expletive in a serious political discourse highlights not only the growing presence of multicultural influences in global political conversations but also the frustration some experts feel towards the Trump administration’s approach during its tenure.
The discussion also underlined the enduring importance of the US bureaucratic system and its long-term diplomatic efforts despite changes in leadership.
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Overall, Fair’s remarks have renewed interest in political discourse involving South Asia and the US, pushing conversations on expertise, governance, and the impact of leadership on institutional stability.
The interview and its aftermath reflect how language and tone in political commentary can shift, sometimes starkly, as experts express strong views on governance challenges in a complex world. Fair’s frankness stands out, providing a blunt, sometimes controversial, perspective on American politics and foreign affairs.
