A post on a social media platform was removed by the US Department of Homeland Security after it sparked fierce condemnation. The post featured a cartoon character from Transformers confronting an Indian Sikh man. The image included a phrase that was widely criticized as racially discriminatory toward Sikh Americans.

The deleted post portrayed a man wearing a bandana opposite the character Optimus Prime, who had the DHS seal on his armour. The image also included a threatening message. Indian American organisations and Democratic lawmakers condemned the post, calling it harmful to people with the common surname Singh.

Further details about the controversy and backlash are available from the source, including reactions from advocacy groups and lawmakers.