Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Attacks on Indians rose under Trump 2.0, Canada saw highest incidents
The Indian government reported a rise in attacks on Indian nationals in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom over the past five years.
In the US, attacks increased sharply under President Donald Trump's second term, with 14 reported in 2025.
Canada saw the highest number of incidents, with 36 cases between 2021 and 2025.
The rise in attacks is linked to MAGA-aligned nationalism and online hate, particularly targeting H-1B visa holders.
In Canada, hate crimes against South Asians rose by 143% between 2019 and 2022.
The Indian government has recorded and reported these incidents to highlight the issue.
Attacks on Indian nationals in the US rose sharply under Trump 2.0, with 14 reported in 2025.
Canada recorded the highest number of incidents, with 36 cases between 2021 and 2025.
The UK saw 16 reported incidents between 2021 and 2025.
MAGA-aligned nationalism and online hate have fueled anti-Indian sentiment in the US.
Hate crimes against South Asians in Canada rose by 143% between 2019 and 2022.
- Who
- Indian nationals and people of Indian origin in Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom
- What
- Increase in reported attacks, hate crimes, discrimination, and violence
- When
- Between 2021 and 2025
- Where
- Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom
- Why
- Rise of MAGA-aligned nationalism, anti-Indian sentiment, and online hate
Anti-Indian Sentiment
Government Response
Rise in Attacks
Anti-Indian Sentiment
Increased anti-Indian sentiment due to MAGA-aligned nationalism and online hate.
Government Response
Government recorded and reported incidents to highlight the issue.
H-1B Visa Program
Anti-Indian Sentiment
Criticism of H-1B visa program as a source of division among Trump supporters.
Government Response
Government acknowledges the program's importance for skilled workers.
- Reported Attacks in the US
- 14 in 2025, up from 11 in 2024
- Reported Attacks in Canada
- 36 between 2021 and 2025
- Reported Attacks in the UK
- 16 between 2021 and 2025
- Hate Crimes in Canada
- Rose by 143% between 2019 and 2022
- Discrimination in Canada
- 1 in 4 South Asian Canadians reported experiencing discrimination or harassment in 2022