Indian support for Trump |
The Indian American community’s political preferences seem to be shifting in favor of the Republican Party, particularly Donald Trump, its front runner for the White House.According to social media trends, Indian Americans seem to overwhelmingly supporting Trump — a billionaire real estate businessman-turned-politician who has courted many controversies ever since he jumped into the fray.Indians in the U.S. have traditionally been the vote bank for the Democrats. According to a study, as many as 65 percent of Indian Americans have leaned towards Democrats, but this time there has been a shift. Several groups of Indian Americans, a majority of them Hindus, have taken the social media route to voice their support for Trump. As the 2016 presidential election draws closer, various online communities and pages have come up in support of Trump.One such page on Facebook is "Hindus For Trump.” With around 750 "likes,” the page in its description says: "American Hindus are model citizens, educated and industrious. They want a responsible nation where Americans are both safe and free." The page portrays Trump as Hindu god Vishnu, making him seated on what looks like a lotus with "Om" written at its center.
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