A person waves a Trump flag outside Trump Tower, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump won the presidential election, in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. / REUTERS/Kent J. Edwards

Indian Americans have expressed enthusiastic support for Donald Trump's historic win over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. 

Media outlet Fox News declared Trump's victory first, followed by other news outlets calling the race once he won the required number of electoral votes, marking a dramatic comeback for the Republican leader who previously left office in 2021.

Nikki Haley, Former South Carolina Governor 
 

The American people have spoken.

Congratulations to President Trump on a strong win. Now, it’s time for the American people to come together, pray for our country, and start the process of a peaceful transition.

That begins with Kamala Harris conceding. You can’t just talk…

— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) November 6, 2024

Former South Carolina Governor and U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley congratulated Trump, emphasizing the need for national unity. In a post on X, Haley stated, “The American people have spoken. Congratulations to President Trump on a strong win. Now, it’s time for the American people to come together, pray for our country, and start the process of a peaceful transition. That begins with Kamala Harris conceding. You can’t just talk about unity in a campaign, you have to show it regardless of the outcome.”

Vivek Ramaswamy, Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate:

My favorite prediction: a 1980-style electoral *landslide*. It seemed unthinkable back in March 2023. Now it’s reality.

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— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) November 6, 2024

Entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy echoed similar sentiments, celebrating what he called a “1980-style electoral *landslide*.” In a separate post, Ramaswamy remarked, “Now let’s go save a country.”

Bobby Jindal, Former Louisiana Governor 

What a great day for America! Let’s take a moment to celebrate. Then begins the hard work to get our country back on track!

— Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) November 6, 2024

Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal also praised Trump’s victory, expressing optimism for the future. “What a great day for America! Let’s take a moment to celebrate. Then begins the hard work to get our country back on track!” he posted on X.

Utsav Sanduja, Founder of Hindus for America First

Congratulations @realDonaldTrump

You just saved the world from WWIII

— Utsav (@UtsavSanduja) November 6, 2024

Utsav Sanduja, Congressional Briefer and Founder of Hindus for America First, hailed Trump for his role in averting global conflict. “Congratulations @realDonaldTrump. You just saved the world from WWIII. Conservatism won across the board,” Sanduja said.

Sanjeev Joshipura, Indiaspora's Executive Director

We congratulate President Trump on his victory. He has cultivated relations with the Indian American community across the country, and we hope that relationship will grow stronger over the course of his administration. He campaigned primarily on issues like the economy and immigration, which obviously resonated with the country at large.

Asha Jadeja Motwani, Venture capitalist

Indian American venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani also shared her excitement about Trump's win, predicting significant economic growth under his leadership. “Watch our economy become even more of a rocketship!!. Musk will clean up the regulatory state like no one before,” she said on X.

Arvind Ganti, Travel Explorer

Arvind Ganti saw Trump’s victory as an opportunity to reform immigration policies. “Spot on! Trump has the chance to overhaul the immigration system fully and let talented folks in as a priority; eliminate the green card backlog of Indians; eliminate illegal immigration; fix the Dreamer/DACA/asylum process and focus on making legal immigration straightforward… big legacy opportunity!” Ganti commented on X.

The victory has sparked global reactions, with Trump’s supporters hopeful for the future trajectory of the U.S. under his leadership.

Sundar Pichai

 

Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on his decisive victory. We are in a golden age of American innovation and are committed to working with his administration to help bring the benefits to everyone. pic.twitter.com/IPX7AJ8VvI

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) November 6, 2024

Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated President Donald Trump on his decisive win, expressing a commitment to collaborate with his administration to usher in a "golden age of American innovation" and make its benefits accessible to all.

"Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his decisive victory. We are in a golden age of American innovation and are committed to working with his administration to help bring the benefits to everyone," Pichai posted on X.

Satya Nadella

Congratulations President Trump, we’re looking forward to engaging with you and your administration to drive innovation forward that creates new growth and opportunity for the United States and the world.

— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) November 6, 2024

Meanwhile, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also extended his congratulations, emphasizing his eagerness to work with Trump’s administration to drive growth and innovation.

"Congratulations President Trump, we’re looking forward to engaging with you and your administration to drive innovation forward that creates new growth and opportunity for the United States and the world," Nadella wrote on X.