MAGA darling a month ago, Vivek Ramaswamy now an American-Indian Trump supporters love to hate
1 week, 3 days ago

MAGA darling a month ago, Vivek Ramaswamy now an American-Indian Trump supporters love to hate

India Today  

In the volatile world of American politics, the tides of admiration can shift dramatically. Just a month ago, he was a rising star within MAGA circles, celebrated for his alignments with conservative values, his critique of the “woke” culture, his advocacy for national sovereignty, among other things. In the tweet, Ramaswamy argued that top tech companies hire foreign-born engineers not due to any inherent IQ deficit among Americans, but because of a cultural gap that prioritises mediocrity over excellence. The reason top tech companies often hire foreign-born & first-generation engineers over “native” Americans isn’t because of an innate American IQ deficit. Meanwhile, the MAGA crowd has doubled down on their critique, accusing Indian immigrants of exploiting American opportunities while undermining their culture.

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Indian Americans Are Having a Moment in the Sun
22 hours, 33 minutes ago

Indian Americans Are Having a Moment in the Sun

The Quint  

Well, India is the brightest foreign market for his family’s real estate business. “The Trump company’s business partners here have plans to bring the total number of Trump-branded buildings to 10 in the coming years,” The New York Times reported. Trump’s coalition of businesspeople and bigots is showing strain even before his second term begins. “I hope Indian Americans remember …

US Sutra | MAGA does not equal White Supremacism
1 week ago

US Sutra | MAGA does not equal White Supremacism

Firstpost  

America must navigate the middle path with wisdom, rejecting both the misuse of diversity politics and the reinstatement of racist ideologies that seek to divide US society and denigrate immigrants In the ongoing debate over immigration, diversity, and national identity in America, we confront not only the dangers of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies but also face the resurgence of …

'Tension in MAGA' builds as 'power struggle' erupts: Morning Joe guest
1 week, 2 days ago

'Tension in MAGA' builds as 'power struggle' erupts: Morning Joe guest

Raw Story  

A schism erupted last week between two factions in Donald Trump's coalition, and an anti-Trump conservative commentator said that bodes poorly for his impending presidency. Tech mogul Elon Musk and his budget-slashing DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy faced blowback for questioning the abilities of American workers to justify the need for H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers, and The Bulwark's Charlie …

‘Should MAGA stay home in 2026?’ Laura Loomer wages ‘racist’ war against ‘tech bros’ over Indian migrants
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Should MAGA stay home in 2026?’ Laura Loomer wages ‘racist’ war against ‘tech bros’ over Indian migrants

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Trump acolyte and self-proclaimed “proud Islamophobe” Laura Loomer is threatening …

Trump 2.0: Hindu values, Indian-Americans take centre stage
1 month ago

Trump 2.0: Hindu values, Indian-Americans take centre stage

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration’s embrace of Indian-Americans in prominent roles signals a shift in the community’s political influence within the Republican Party. This cohort of appointees brings a mix of professional expertise and cultural values, reflecting both their individual merit and the strategic importance of the Indian-American demographic to Trump’s broader agenda. USHA VANCE: A CULTURAL CONNECTOR Usha …

Are we Indians or South Asians? American desis are confused (again!)
2 months ago

Are we Indians or South Asians? American desis are confused (again!)

India Today  

The identity of Indian Americans in the United States has been evolving for decades. Many Desis feel their distinct cultural background and struggles as immigrants are blurred when the Democratic Party combines them with broader “South Asian” or “Asian American” communities. He expressed his frustration with the Democrats’ tendency to group Indian Americans with other South Asian countries. A New …

US official slams anti-Indian immigrant rhetoric days after Trump aide’s racist remark on Harris
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US official slams anti-Indian immigrant rhetoric days after Trump aide’s racist remark on Harris

New Indian Express  

At a think tank event on US-India relations, Verma underscored the contributions of Indian Americans and South Asians to the US and stated that the "immigrant experience" is a crucial aspect of the relationship, strengthened by shared values between the two nations. However, Verma came down heavily against the anti-immigrant rhetoric used by Republicans under Trump, asserting that such measures …

MAGA racists lob bigoted attacks on J.D. Vance's wife
5 months, 3 weeks ago

MAGA racists lob bigoted attacks on J.D. Vance's wife

Raw Story  

Although many in the nationalist wing of the Republican Party have cheered the nomination of Sen. J.D. "There is an obvious Indian coup taking place in the US right before our eyes," complained far-right podcaster Stew Peters. "JD Vance gets tapped as VP and immediately there's a Hindu prayer at the RNC," said Vincent James Foxx, a Trump supporter who …

After Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley, Usha Chilukuri becomes latest victim of racism and xenophobia in US politics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

After Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley, Usha Chilukuri becomes latest victim of racism and xenophobia in US politics

Op India  

On Monday, during the Republican National Convention, the Republicans formally picked Former US President Donald Trump as the party nominee for the upcoming US Presidential election slated on 5th November. ChristoHindu Supremacist Meltdown pic.twitter.com/hYnie2pFH3 — Sensei Kraken Zero July 16, 2024 An X user ranted that through Usha, the Republicans will garner votes of “hollow Indian Americans” who vote on …

Vivek Ramaswamy’s best shot at power is as Trump’s campaign partner
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vivek Ramaswamy’s best shot at power is as Trump’s campaign partner

Live Mint  

An absurdist scenario has played out for months in the bizarrely binary racial politics of the US, with one Indian-American identifying as “Black" in the vice-president’s office and another passing for “White" in her quest for the Republican party’s presidential nomination in a field of candidates that included Vivek Ramaswamy, the only undisguised Indian-American among the three, till he withdrew …

Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley... Indian Americans rise in US politics, navigate identity
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley... Indian Americans rise in US politics, navigate identity

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Of the many attacks between this year's US presidential candidates, some of the harshest have pitted Vivek Ramaswamy against Nikki Haley. Personal attacks are routine in US politics, and both Haley and Ramaswamy, a 38-year-old entrepreneur who has never held elected office, are facing uphill climbs to wrest the Republican nomination from former president Donald Trump. Indian Americans are …

Rivals Ramaswamy, Haley show rising political power of Indian-Americans during debate
1 year, 2 months ago

Rivals Ramaswamy, Haley show rising political power of Indian-Americans during debate

India Today  

The tension between Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy was hard to miss when they last met on a debate stage. “It is a growing, heterogeneous community,” said Milan Vaishnav, the director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, who co-wrote a study about how Indian Americans vote. “The political positions for Indian Americans will be …

“Wish they had a better message…”: Why some Indian Americans are queasy about rise of Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley
1 year, 3 months ago

“Wish they had a better message…”: Why some Indian Americans are queasy about rise of Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley

Hindustan Times  

Vivek Ramaswamy, chairman and co-founder of Strive Asset Management and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, left, and Nikki Haley, former ambassador to the United Nations and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Never before have Indian Americans been represented in US politics the way they are now. The Samosa Caucus, the term used to refer the grouping of Indian Americans, was first coined …

Hated, despised and abhorred: How Hindu-Americans are being targeted Left and Right
2 years, 3 months ago

Hated, despised and abhorred: How Hindu-Americans are being targeted Left and Right

Firstpost  

If Indian-Americans wish to stop being the punching bags for the political divide in America, they need to stand up for their community, have pride in their heritage, their culture, and for themselves With the promotion of Parag Agarwal as CEO of Twitter, and the naming of Laxman Narasimhan as CEO of Starbucks, Indian-Americans have been the subject of news …

A Very Desi Campaign: Looking at the 2020 US Election
4 years, 2 months ago

A Very Desi Campaign: Looking at the 2020 US Election

The Quint  

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. And for this reason, if you want to see U.S.-India relations succeed in the future, as Indian Americans, you should really come to our side", said Milan Vaishnav, the director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in a recent interview. "What Joe Biden, the Democrats, have …

The Kamala moment in Indian American politics
4 years, 2 months ago

The Kamala moment in Indian American politics

The Hindu  

The media attention on Indian Americans is disproportionate to their numerical strength due to their mobilisation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Modi raised the tempo of Indian American politics to unprecedented highs; the rise of Ms. Harris shows the limits of India’s diaspora politics. The 2020 Asian American Voter Survey shows Mr. Trump at 28% among Indian Americans, a …

Despite Trump-Modi Friendship, Survey Says Indian Americans Back Biden
4 years, 2 months ago

Despite Trump-Modi Friendship, Survey Says Indian Americans Back Biden

NPR  

Despite Trump-Modi Friendship, Survey Says Indian Americans Back Biden Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Indian Americans — a small but possibly pivotal voting bloc — are overwhelmingly voting for Joe Biden this election, according to a new survey. Sponsor Message Asia What Might Happen To U.S.-India Relations Under A President …

OPINION: “Howdy, Modi” And The Politics Of The Indian American Community
5 years, 3 months ago

OPINION: “Howdy, Modi” And The Politics Of The Indian American Community

ABP News  

The spectacle is over. Some 50,000 Indian Americans showed up at the NRG Stadium in Houston to greet Narendra Modi, who was joined by his soulmate and fellow sojourner in “rally politics”, Donald J. Trump. It was a sight to behold as Modi stood by impassively while Hoyer had the gall to invoke Nehru’s name a second time, recalling the …

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