New survey evidence suggests a measurable shift of Indian‑American voters—especially younger men—toward Donald Trump and the Republican Party driven by attraction to meritocratic and pro‑market messages. That shift is fragile: trade tariffs, H‑1B restrictions, and rising anti‑Indian sentiment on social media could quickly reverse it if Republicans do not actively court and reassure this constituency.
— If sustained, a policy‑sensitive swing among Indian Americans would reshape battleground coalitions, voter‑mobilization tactics, and how parties calibrate high‑skill immigration and trade policies.
2025.12.01
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City Journal summary of Renu Mukherjee’s analysis citing new survey data that younger Indian Americans have shifted toward Trump but are sensitive to H‑1B and tariff policies.
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