Archive · 11 Jan 2026

Indians as Scapegoats in US Politics

Indians as Scapegoats in US Politics

Saurabh Mukherjea, a financial expert, explains that Indian professionals in the US are being blamed for economic problems.

He says that when people are unhappy with their lives, politicians look for someone to blame.

Indians are an easy target because they are successful, visible, and a minority.

This makes them a safe political target.

Politicians use this to make their supporters happy, even though the real problems are complex, like the effects of AI and globalization.

Mukherjea believes that US politicians have realized that India is not powerful enough to fight back, so they can target Indians without much risk.

This has led to increased attacks on H-1B visas and tariffs on India.

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