Why have 4 in 10 Indian Americans thought about leaving the US?

Team TOITIMESOFINDIA.COM
Apr 18, 2026 | 13:14 IST

Under Donald Trump’s second term, Indian Americans are grappling with political questions they’ve never had to confront before. Trump has not won them over — but Democrats no longer command the same certainty either, a new survey shows



Far more than Hispanic or White communities. And only behind Black communities. In fact, approval of Trump is lower among Indian Americans than among Americans overall. Driven by his tariffs and sanctions (70% disapprove), inflation and taxes (68%), and immigration policy (64%). Though for that last thing, opposition was higher for deportations (74%) than for the effort to stop birthright citizenship (71%) or the $100,000 H-1B visa fee (66%).
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