Indian Americans Show Declining Support for Trump Administration

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and YouGov released the 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey, revealing a sharp decline in support for Donald Trump during his second term. Fifty-five percent of respondents disapprove of the administration's management of U.S.-India relations, specifically highlighting crises in technology transfers, strategic cooperation, and trade.

Overall approval of the president's job performance sits at 29%. High disapproval rates are concentrated in the domestic economy at 68%, international trade at 70%, and immigration policies at 64%. Public comments made by Vice President JD Vance regarding marriage and religion further contributed to negativity within the diaspora.

The report also tracks a shifting political landscape, noting that Democratic identification has dipped to 46% while independent identification rose to 29%. Conversely, Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City, received enthusiasm from 68% of survey respondents.

Beyond politics, the survey highlights a rise in discrimination. Roughly 50% of respondents reported personal experiences of discrimination since early 2025, and 48% stated they frequently encounter anti-Indian racism online.