US Election 2024: Indian reddit thinks a Donald Trump win could benefit India—but warns, 'Prepare for the worst, whoever wins'

American voters appear to have handed Donald Trump a second non-consecutive term as the?Republican nominee is?on the verge of reclaiming the U.S. presidency, Meanwhile, Indian Reddit is buzzing with views that a Trump comeback could possibly spell positive outcomes for India, but not everyone seems as convinced.

A Reddit thread dives into how the U.S. presidential election might influence India's geopolitical interests.?

Early trends suggest Trump is leading. What's your take on how the results could impact India's geopolitical interests?
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Many believe that Trump is the better choice. As one commenter put it, "Trump is any day better than Kamala for India," arguing that his hands-off approach would likely interfere less with India's politics.?

This sentiment was echoed by others, who said, "I can't stand either of them… but he's far better for India."

But not everyone agrees.?

As one wrote, "I don't get where this narrative comes from? Trump was notorious for random import duties, not honoring trade agreements… he didn't do a single positive thing for India during his term," reminding the thread that Trump's policies, like increased tariffs and H1-B visa restrictions, had complicated India-U.S. relations.

Some see this as a broader issue with the American political landscape itself. "Hahaha... it's the CIA that does it. Doesn’t matter if it's Trump or Kamala. CIA does what CIA wants," reflecting the belief that U.S. policy on India may be governed by forces beyond the president's control.?

Another user expanded on this, suggesting that U.S. institutions lean toward their own agendas, regardless of who’s in power.

One user commented, "Whoever wins, India should prepare for the worst because both have quite the huge anti-Indian lobby behind them," capturing the skepticism many feel about U.S. political influence on India.?

Another chimed in with a touch of cynicism, saying, "America was never our friend anyway," expressing a long-held view that U.S. interests are seldom aligned with India's.

In the end, Indian Reddit seems divided but wary. As one comment sums it up: "Both of them are unfavorable for India. Trump is a bully… Kamala will put pressure on us to comply with their global demands."

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