WASHINGTON – Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya triggered a backlash on social media after saying during a recent episode of his podcast that “nobody cares” about the ongoing human rights abuses against the Uyghurs in China.

Palihapitiya shared her feelings with Jason Calacanis, co-host of the 90-minute episode. “All-In” podcastHe wouldn’t lie if he stated that he cared for the Uyghurs in China’s northeast region of Xinjiang.

If I claim that I care about Uyghurs I am lying. Palihapitiya (a venture capitalist) said that he would rather tell the truth than lie and say it is not a priority. He owns 10% in the NBA team, the Golden State Warriors.

Monday’s statement by the team said that Palihapitiya does not speak for our franchise. His views do not reflect those of our company.

Calacanis had praised President Joe Biden for the Uyghur’s approach to China when Calacanis began discussing them.

Biden’s administration was in operation for many months has previously described the abuse of Uyghurs and members of other Muslim minorities In the region, it is known as “widespread state-sponsored forced labour” and “mass arrest.” Biden warned companies with Xinjiang supply chains and investments that they might face criminal consequences.

This warning was issued in July as a joint advisory by the Departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, Homeland Security and Labor, and the Office of the U.S. trade representative. From the Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory states that “businesses and individuals that do not exit supply chains, ventures, and/or investments connected to Xinjiang could run a high risk of violating U.S. law.”

The Chinese government previously denied wrongdoing and human rights violations in Xinjiang.

Calacanis, about fifteen minutes into the podcast pointed out the steps taken by the Biden Administration to address China’s widespread human rights abuses.

CalacanisHis [President Biden’s]China policy and the fact that he made a statement about the Uyghurs was very powerful.

It’s one the strongest things that he has done, but it isn’t coming up in polls.

Palihapitiya: Let’s face it, not everyone cares. It’s because you care. That’s a wonderful thing.

Calacanis: What? You mean that nobody really cares?

Palihapitiya: Most people don’t even care. This is a hard truth.

Calacanis: Oh, wait!

PalihapitiyaLet me tell you the hard truth. Of all the things I care about. It is indeed below my line. It is the least of my concerns.

Calacanis: Disappointing.

Palihapitiya stated that he is concerned about climate change, supply chain problems, and America’s ailing health-care system.

CNBC did not reach Palihapitiya immediately for comment.

Last month, The White House announced a diplomatic boycott against the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. This was due to “ongoing genocide in Xinjiang, as well as other human rights abuses.”

The harsh measures taken by Beijing to suppress criticisms of China’s Communist Party have attracted the attention of governments and civil society organizations as well as officials from United Nations.