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According to a new poll from POLITICO/Morning Consult, an overwhelming majority (71%) of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults blame former President Trump for discrimination against their communities, and are “significantly more likely to be mobilized by a shared fear of violence and discrimination than before the pandemic.” On top of that, AAPIs continue to trust Democrats over Republicans to handle major policy priorities by double digits, signaling that the GOP is facing serious political consequences at the ballot box for enabling Trump and his toxic rhetoric.
In case you forgot, while the global pandemic cratered our economy, Trump deflected blame by scapegoating AAPI communities, leading to a rise in anti-Asian racism across the country and threatening the economic security of AAPI families. Meanwhile, the GOP remained silent on the rising forces of hatred within their party — and 62 House Republicans even voted against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.
POLITICO/Morning Consult Polling:
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“Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are more likely to be mobilized by a shared fear of violence and discrimination — and as the fastest-growing demographic, they’ve become consequential in swing states like Georgia and Arizona. This creates new opportunities for both parties, but mostly for Democrats, given the intense feelings about Trump’s comments.”
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“[U]nder the pandemic, AAPIs grew increasingly turned off by Trump’s anti-immigrant and anti-China rhetoric.”
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“As recently as August, a GOP-led investigation claimed the virus was leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and was covered up — a conclusion that U.S. intelligence agencies have not reached. A July report from Pew Research Center found that members of Congress, especially Republicans, are increasingly discussing China on social media, with the right using critical language in the context of the pandemic.”
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“AAPIs still mostly trust Democrats over Republicans to handle major policy priorities. There are double-digit gaps in confidence.”
DCCC Senior Advisor for AAPI Engagement, Veronica Yae-in Yoo
“It’s no surprise that Republicans are facing serious headwinds among AAPI voters after burying their heads in the sand while Trump trotted out racist dog whistles and stoked anti-Asian racism. From voting against the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act to enabling Trump’s irresponsible rhetoric, congressional Republicans have made it crystal clear that they can’t be trusted to stand up for AAPI communities — or against Trump. Meanwhile, Democrats are fighting to build a brighter future for AAPI families and ensure that hate has no safe harbor in our country.”
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