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Indian Americans Disapprove of Trump, Survey Reveals Concerns

2/20/2026

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A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace finds Indian Americans disapprove of U.S. President Donald Trump, with 29% approval and 55% disapproval of U.S.-India relations.
Disapproval is highest on immigration (64%), domestic economic policy (68%), and international trade (70%).
The survey, conducted between late 2025 and early 2026, shows Democratic support dropping from 52% in 2020 to 46% in 2026, with nearly half reporting bias.
Republican affiliation has risen to 19%.

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Story summary

A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace finds Indian Americans disapprove of U.S. President Donald Trump, with 29% approval and 55% disapproval of U.S.-India relations.
Disapproval is highest on immigration (64%), domestic economic policy (68%), and international trade (70%).
The survey, conducted between late 2025 and early 2026, shows Democratic support dropping from 52% in 2020 to 46% in 2026, with nearly half reporting bias.
Republican affiliation has risen to 19%.