Trump as Prez: What it means for US, India & World? An Interview with Prof Rohit Chopra, Santa Clara University and Scholar at Stanford University
Donald Trump’s victory is not as surprising as its scale and scope. It speaks to underlying overt aspects that point to an extreme form of racism. Trump has tapped into the disaffection of segments of the electorate and successfully painted the Democratic Party as the party of elites, weaponizing the anger of some voters, says Rohit Chopra, Professor at Santa Clara University and Scholar at Stanford University, California in USA. He warns this will lead to uncertainty at home and across the world. America is not perfect, but it generally upholds the rule of law and belief in constitutionality. However, we may see more inconsistency and attrition in these values.
On the shift in the way some people of color, including Indian Americans, voted for Trump, Chopra said that many Indian Americans (mostly Hindu Rightwing) have been supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and there seemed to be an inclination this time to support a strongman and autocratic leadership. They may have been misled into believing that white supremacist politics will exclude them as targets. However, the fantasy that Trump will be good for India is just a fantasy. There are likely to be some economic restrictions and negative impacts of immigration policies, even as American policy continues on its general track. Trump’s isolationist tendencies may be uneven, and his affinity for dictators may lead to an alliance between him and Modi, but that is not necessarily beneficial for India.
—–
Have you liked the news article?