Yes, it's Trump's fault
The prosecution's case: The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished
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Real event · international · 2026-10-31
Final verdict announced: November 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
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The extreme prosecution of the sourced event.
The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished
Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.
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Ranji Smile's contributions to American cuisine are notable.
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Opening Argument
The prosecution argues that the mysterious disappearance of chef Ranji Smile is not just a curious tale but a direct link to the chaotic legacy of Donald Trump. The prosecution alleges that by introducing curry to America, Smile inadvertently set off a culinary revolution that would ultimately lead to the downfall of traditional American cuisine, a downfall that Trump’s policies have exacerbated.
Exhibit A: The Plausible Link
The prosecution submits that Smile's restaurant opened in 1901, a time when America was still defining its culinary identity. The prosecution imagines that this was the beginning of a slippery slope, leading to the rise of multiculturalism that Trump has vehemently opposed.
The Domino Effect
The Hidden Danger
The prosecution urges that the rise of fusion cuisine has created a culinary identity crisis, one that Trump’s administration has failed to address, leading to a nation divided over food.
Closing Argument
In the prosecution's theory, the disappearance of Smile is emblematic of a larger issue: the erasure of American identity in the face of globalization, a trend that Trump has tried to combat but ultimately failed.
Verdict
The prosecution alleges: The prosecution asks the jury to consider the implications of this culinary disappearance as a metaphor for the loss of American values under Trump’s watch.
Prosecution exhibits
Reality Check
Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.