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Middle East Eye
21-02-2025
- Business
- Middle East Eye
Post-Trump political climate fuels 'alarming surge' in online hate
Anti-Asian hate has spiked since the 2024 presidential election, according to data released by a nonprofit organisation that tracks online slurs and threats of violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Stop AAPI, the largest organisation in the US to track such data, says the climate of anti-immigrant and racist rhetoric from US President Donald Trump and his allies has resulted in 'an alarming surge' of online hate, which was directed mainly towards South Asian communities. The research said that anti-South Asian hate spiked significantly in December 2024, when billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy called for an increase in the number of H-1B visas issued against the backdrop of Trump's election campaign, which singled out migrants and minority groups. Indian nationals are the largest recipients of the H1-B visa programme. Indian immigrants were accused of 'stealing jobs', particularly in white-collar occupations, and, therefore, threatening 'white livelihood'. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters While the H-1B visa debate centred around Indian tech workers, there was also hate towards Indian Uber drivers, fast food workers, and call centre workers. After the murder of the United HealthCare CEO, there were also calls to attack Indian and Indian American CEOs. While anti-East Asian hate also flared following the debate on the H-1B programme, data shows it was additionally fuelled by the rhetoric surrounding the video platform TikTok and AI company DeepSeek, which are owned by Chinese companies, and videos allegedly depicting new Chinese military aircraft. Historically, there is a correlation between negative news coverage of immigrants and/or their countries of origin and animosity towards such groups. 'We are extremely alarmed by the latest spikes of hate that Asian communities are facing today, both in online spaces and in-person," Manjusha Kulkarni, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and executive director of AAPI Equity Alliance, said in the report. 'Trump and his loyalists have stoked the flames of anti-Asian scapegoating and bigotry for years. And today, they continue to embolden racists to commit acts of hate.' The numbers The AAPI has monitored online slurs and threats of violence against Asian communities in online extremist spaces, and data shows that January 2025 had the highest number of anti-Asian slurs since monitoring began in August 2022, with a total of 87,945 slurs. Anti-Asian slurs increased by 66 percent after Trump's 2024 presidential victory, with 75 percent of these slurs being directed towards South Asian communities - a total of 63,258. Anti-East Asian slurs also saw a dramatic rise in January 2025, jumping by 54 percent compared to December 2024 and 51 percent compared to November 2024 post-election - with a total of 23,287. How state Islamophobia could come back to bite the West Read More » Online threats of violence towards Asian communities reached their highest levels in December 2024, which could be attributed to the H-1B debate amongst Trump's supporters, where some factions are pushing for even more extreme anti-immigrant policies. Of the December threats, 76 percent were directed at South Asians - equivalent to 884 threats of violence online. Existing research suggests that there is a correlation between hate crimes in person and hate acts online. As it typically takes months or years for in-person hate acts data to be released, online spaces can serve as an early warning system for what's happening in real-time. Cynthia Choi, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and co-executive director of Chinese for Affirmative Action, said in the report that Asians and Pacific Islanders are bearing the brunt of the heightened political climate. 'As the only racial group that is majority foreign-born - and accounting for one out of every seven undocumented immigrants - AAPI communities are experiencing devastating harms as a result of Trump's xenophobic agenda.'
NBC News
20-02-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Anti-South Asian online hate surged in extremist spaces after election, report says
Anti-Asian online hate in the U.S. in extremist online spaces has seen an 'alarming surge' since the 2024 U.S. elections won by Donald Trump, data released Thursday by nonprofit group Stop AAPI Hate showed. January 2025 marked the highest number of online anti-Asian slurs by month since monitoring began in August 2022, Stop AAPI Hate said, with a total of almost 88,000 slurs. The group examined forums such as Reddit, X and 4chan. The surge was mostly driven by anti South Asian slurs, which increased by 75% in January, versus November. Some online rhetoric centered around Indians 'stealing jobs' and threatening 'white livelihood,' the nonprofit group said. Similarly, threats of violence against Asians online rose by over 50% in both December and January, compared to November, the data showed. Anti-East Asian slurs increased amid perceived threats from China, the report said. At the end of last year, an intense debate played out over social media among MAGA loyalists after some of President Donald Trump's advisers expressed support of legal, high-skill immigration. Some on the far right criticized Sriram Krishnan, whom Trump appointed to an artificial intelligence advisory role, for past statements in support of green cards for skilled workers. Racist attacks ensued. 'There were violent anti-Indian threats aimed at [Vivek] Ramaswamy, J.D. and Usha Vance, and Sriram Krishnan,' the report said. Amid the feud, Trump said he supported H-1B visas. In the past, he's made comments about the program, saying, ' We shouldn't have it. Very, very bad for workers.' Indians account for the bulk of H-1B U.S. visas.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Group finds anti-Asian hate surging following Trump election
Anti-Asian hate surged online following President Trump's November victory, with South Asian communities targeted the most, according to new data from Stop AAPI Hate. In a report released Thursday, the organization found that January 2025 marked the highest number of anti-Asian American incidents since the organization began monitoring anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander posts in August 2022. Anti-South Asian slurs increased 75 percent from November 2024 to January 2025, rising from 36,136 to 63,258. Anti-East Asian slurs jumped by 51 percent during the same period, rising from 15,476 to 23,287. 'We are extremely alarmed by the latest spikes of hate that Asian communities are facing today, both in online spaces and in-person — which Trump is fueling with xenophobic rhetoric and policies,' said Manjusha Kulkarni, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and executive director of AAPI Equity Alliance. Threats against the AAPI community also increased immediately following the election. Between November 2024 and January 2025, threats against members of the APPI community jumped by 50 percent, with South Asians bearing the brunt of such threats. Stop AAPI Hate's report found that the surge in anti-Asian hate was in part due to the debate around H-1B visas. The temporary visa, which Trump voiced support for, are primarily by the tech industry. Trump's support divided Republicans on the topic of immigration. The report also found that some of the anti-AAPI hate was directed at Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, who is of Indian descent. Vivek Ramaswamy was also the target of the hate. The report identified some of the hateful rhetoric included users falsely claiming that people of Chinese descent in the U.S., including Asian American elected officials, are spies. The organization also argued that Trump's own rhetoric and policy has spurred the increase in online posts and in-person interactions. According to the report, individuals reported that some of the hateful rhetoric they encountered included Trump supporters referring to the president's immigration plans. One Taiwanese man in California reported that while out at a restaurant, another man rolls him to 'enjoy your last meal. You are getting deported.' In another instance, a Chinese man from the South reported that he was told Trump was 'going to have me arrested and thrown in jail.' 'Trump and his loyalists have stoked the flames of anti-Asian scapegoating and bigotry for years,' said Kulkarni. 'And today, they continue to embolden racists to commit acts of hate. Their goal is to build a climate of fear in our communities, but we will not be silenced.' In response to the report, the White House said Trump was elected in part because of his efforts to make the nation a safer country for all Americans. 'President Trump received resounding support from more than 77 million Americans, including a historic number of Asian Americans, due in part to his commitment to Make America Safe Again. His dedication to empowering the police, deporting criminal illegal aliens, and standing for law and order will protect every American—a change from the previous administration,' White House Deputy Press Secretary Harrison Fields said in the statement. This story was updated at 9:58 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Anti-Asian online hate in US saw 'alarming surge' after election, report says
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Anti-Asian online hate in the U.S. has seen an "alarming surge" since the 2024 U.S. elections won by Donald Trump, data released by Stop AAPI Hate showed, citing what the nonprofit group called the U.S. president's anti-immigration agenda and an intense debate surrounding H-1B visas. KEY QUOTE "Since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, there has been an alarming surge in anti-Asian hate online - including slurs and threats of violence," the nonprofit group, which documents discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., said on Thursday. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Rights advocates have been critical of Trump's immigration crackdown which they say fuels anti-immigrant rhetoric. They have also criticized Trump's attempts to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying DEI policies help ensure equal opportunities for marginalized groups facing historical inequities. Trump says his policies target immigrants who came into the U.S. illegally. He calls DEI discriminatory and "anti-merit." Indians account for the bulk of H-1B U.S. visas, which Trump has backed despite vocal opposition by some of his supporters. BY THE NUMBERS January 2025 marked the highest number of online anti-Asian slurs by month since monitoring began in August 2022, Stop AAPI Hate said, with a total of 87,945 slurs. Since the election, observed slurs have increased 66%, the data showed. The surge was mostly driven by anti-South Asian slurs, which increased by 75% in January, versus November. Similarly, threats of violence against Asians online rose by over 50% in both December and January, compared to November, the data showed. Some online rhetoric centered around Indians "stealing jobs" and threatening "white livelihood," the nonprofit group said. CONTEXT Online hate against Americans of Asian, especially South Asian, ancestry had risen steadily in 2023 and 2024 with the rise to prominence of politicians from that community, Stop AAPI Hate said in the build-up to the November elections.
Reuters
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Anti-Asian online hate in US saw 'alarming surge' after election, report says
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Anti-Asian online hate in the U.S. has seen an "alarming surge" since the 2024 U.S. elections won by Donald Trump, data released by Stop AAPI Hate showed, citing what the nonprofit group called the U.S. president's anti-immigration agenda and an intense debate surrounding H-1B visas. KEY QUOTE "Since Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, there has been an alarming surge in anti-Asian hate online - including slurs and threats of violence," the nonprofit group, which documents discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the U.S., said on Thursday. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Rights advocates have been critical of Trump's immigration crackdown which they say fuels anti-immigrant rhetoric. They have also criticized Trump's attempts to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying DEI policies help ensure equal opportunities for marginalized groups facing historical inequities. Trump says his policies target immigrants who came into the U.S. illegally. He calls DEI discriminatory and "anti-merit." Indians account for the bulk of H-1B U.S. visas, which Trump has backed despite vocal opposition by some of his supporters. BY THE NUMBERS January 2025 marked the highest number of online anti-Asian slurs by month since monitoring began in August 2022, Stop AAPI Hate said, with a total of 87,945 slurs. Since the election, observed slurs have increased 66%, the data showed. The surge was mostly driven by anti-South Asian slurs, which increased by 75% in January, versus November. Similarly, threats of violence against Asians online rose by over 50% in both December and January, compared to November, the data showed. Some online rhetoric centered around Indians "stealing jobs" and threatening "white livelihood," the nonprofit group said. CONTEXT Online hate against Americans of Asian, especially South Asian, ancestry had risen steadily in 2023 and 2024 with the rise to prominence of politicians from that community, Stop AAPI Hate said in the build-up to the November elections.
