Indian-Americans voted against Trump policies, not India ties: Expert

Indian-Americans opposed Republicans due to anger over Trump's immigration, tariff, and H-1B policies — not US-India foreign policy, says Sumitra Badrinathan of American University. Released alongside the Indian American Attitudes Survey, her findings show diaspora voters prioritise jobs, economy, and cost of living, mirroring broader American concerns. Despite discrimination, interest in studying and working in the US remains high.