Us-india relations : Trump’s India Policies Face 55% Disapproval Among Indian Americans: Survey

Us-india relations : The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace’s 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey found that Indian Americans are deeply dissatisfied with US President Donald Trump’s second term, notably his management of bilateral relations with India.

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The survey, performed in collaboration with YouGov and polling 1,000 Indian American adults from November 25, 2025 to January 6, 2026, found that only 20% of respondents approve of his attitude to India.

This represents a considerable dip from 35% during his first term in 2020 and a stark contrast to the 48% who supported Joe Biden’s handling in late 2024.

A majority (55%) now disapprove, citing trade, technology transfer, and strategic cooperation issues that have put the Quad alliance and larger Indo-Pacific aspirations at risk. Notably, one-fourth of Indian Americans (25%) had no opinion.

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According to a survey performed by Milan Vaishnav, Sumitra Badrinathan, Devesh Kapur, and Andy Robaina, Democratic-leaning Indian Americans remain the plurality at 46%, with 70% disapproving of Trump’s India policy and less than 10% approving. Republican identities (19%, up from 15% in 2020) are more supportive, at 50% approval. This gap reflects broader societal shifts: Democratic affiliation has weakened from 52% in 2020, while independents have increased to 29%, absorbing disillusioned voters rather than strengthening Republicans.

Demographic patterns since 2024 show changing ties to India. Younger Indian Americans (18-29) have shifted back toward Democrats following a pro-Trump tilt among young men in the 2024 election, presumably signalling hope for greater US-India interaction under a Democratic rebirth. Recent immigrants or U.S.-born arrivals in the previous two decades indicate increased Democratic affiliation (although modestly), whereas longer-established families – generally with deeper U.S. ties – lean away.

According to the report, Hindus (the largest religious group) remain strongly Democratic, while Indian American Christians have shifted toward Republicans, perhaps affecting advocacy on topics such as H-1B visas, which are vital to India’s IT sector.

Furthermore, Indian Americans report pervasive feelings of bias, regular experiences with online racism, and high rates of personal harassment or discrimination. However, the percentage of respondents claiming direct, personal experience with discrimination has not changed significantly since 2020.

from early 2025, half of respondents have claimed personal discrimination (constant from 2020), most commonly based on skin colour (36%), country of origin (21%), or religion (17%). One out of every four has been called a slur. Online anti-Indian racism has increased, with 48% of people receiving such content on social media, causing widespread anger (50%), anxiety (33%), and fear (31%). Many people adjust by avoiding political discussions online (31%), flashing political placards (21%), or dressing in Indian clothing (19%).

The findings show a diaspora juggling heightened US domestic volatility and deteriorated ties with India while choosing economic stability above foreign policy activism. The research cautions that current US actions risk undermining decades of progress in the bilateral relationship.