71% of Indian-Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s second-term performance: Survey
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKFebruary 20, 2026
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A recent survey reveals that 71% of Indian Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s second-term performance as president. Conducted by Carnegie in partnership with YouGov, the 2026 Indian American Attitudes Survey (IAAS) polled 1,000 Indian American adults and found that only 29% approved of Trump's job handling. This disapproval rate is notably higher than the national average, reflecting the community’s growing political divergence from mainstream U.S. opinion.
The survey highlights significant concerns among Indian Americans about Trump’s policies. Over 64% disapproved of his immigration policy, 68% criticized his domestic economic management, and 70% expressed dissatisfaction with his international economic strategies, including trade and tariffs. Relations with India also drew negative evaluations, with 55% disapproving of Trump’s approach to U.S.-India ties.
Politically, Indian Americans remain largely aligned with the Democratic Party, though their affiliation has weakened since 2020. While 46% identified as Democrats, Republican
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/20/2026