This Is How Indians Are Being Treated In The US After Donald Trump’s Victory
Republican Candidate Donald Trump has taken an unassailable lead against Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton to become the 45th US President yesterday. Hillary Clinton has also reportedly called him to congratulate him on the victory. During the run-up to the big day, social media users have been sharing hilarious Election-themed memes by the dozen. And some of them are seriously funny.
Trump has been supportive of India and ‘Hindus’, but a deeper look into his style of working tells a different story altogether. Everyone in the US expressed their opinion on Trump winning in elections. In fact, a majority of the citizens are afraid of Trump win from the beginning. Just one day after his win, news of blatant racism from around The US has started to emerge.
Manik Rathee, an Indian-origin designer based in Silicon Valley who is employed by Google shared his experience through twitter.
As I’m stopped at a gas station this morning, a group of guys yell over: “Time to get out of this country, Apu!”
Day 1.
— m 〰 (@ManikRathee) November 9, 2016
man, im a light-skinned indian guy.
i’m not a small dude. I dress in professional work attire. I speak english.
This is our America now.
— m 〰 (@ManikRathee) November 9, 2016
Manik’s tweets inspired others from around the country to report the cases of racism they felt after Donald Trump’s victory. Another case of racism was reported as a reply to Manik’s much-circulated tweet:
https://twitter.com/dustinrefill/status/796413192289165312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
https://twitter.com/sairakh/status/796503098160246784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
this is not even real. this is the most devastating thing i have ever seen. i am hurting so much i am so sorry to all muslims. so sorry. pic.twitter.com/txs1GdyqAe
— grace (@rosehaIsey) November 9, 2016
Guys, a trump supporter tried pulling off my hijab… This is not a joke anymore, all non-whites have become targets. Stay safe 💕
— Leens (@Palestixian) November 9, 2016
just look at what happened here after Brexit. Racist attacks grew 5x. Voting legitimised racism.
— Emma O’Neill (@emma_oneill) November 9, 2016
At least Some showed concern:
I am so sorry this is happening 😭 Everything about this election result is wrong
— Robin Whitney 🍩💧🥀 (@RSuz52) November 9, 2016
Hope for the god things to happen under Trump leadership. What do you say about Donald Trump’s victory ? Share your views in the comments section below.