Survey Reveals Indian-Americans Contemplating Leaving the US Amid Trump's Second Term
Are Indians in US considering leaving in Trump's second term? Here's what survey revealed
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A recent survey by the Carnegie Endowment indicates that approximately 40% of Indian-Americans are considering leaving the United States during President Donald Trump's second term. Key reasons include frustration with US politics, high living costs, and concerns about personal safety.
- 0140% of Indian-Americans are considering leaving the US due to dissatisfaction with Trump's policies.
- 02Frustration with US politics and high living costs are the primary reasons for considering migration.
- 03The survey shows a decline in Democratic Party alignment among Indian-Americans since 2020.
- 04Concerns about personal safety and better career opportunities abroad are also influencing thoughts of leaving.
- 05Despite disapproval of Trump's policies, there has been no significant political shift towards the Democratic Party.
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The Indian community in the United States, comprising over 5.2 million individuals, is facing growing discontent during President Donald Trump's second term. According to the 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) conducted by the Carnegie Endowment and YouGov, around 40% of Indian-Americans have considered leaving the country, with 58% citing frustration with US politics as the main reason. Other factors include the high cost of living (54%) and concerns over personal safety (41%). Interestingly, despite a general disapproval of Trump's policies, the survey notes a decline in Democratic alignment among Indian-Americans since 2020, while Republican identification has increased slightly. Additionally, experiences of racism and discrimination remain prevalent, though there has been no significant change in reported personal experiences since 2020.
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The potential migration of Indian-Americans could affect local economies and cultural diversity in the US.
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