Online Anti-Asian Hate Surges in U.S. Following 2024 Election, Report Reveals Alarming Trends
A report by Stop AAPI Hate reveals a sharp rise in anti-Asian online hate in the U.S. following the 2024 presidential election won by Donald Trump. January 2025 recorded 87,945 anti-Asian slurs—the highest monthly total since monitoring began in August 2022—marking a 66 percent increase since the election.
Anti-South Asian slurs surged by 75 percent from November to January, while threats of violence against Asians rose over 50 percent in December and January. Online discussions falsely accused Indians of “stealing jobs” and threatening “white livelihood.”
Rights advocates blame Trump’s anti-immigration policies and dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for fueling anti-immigrant sentiments. Trump defends his policies as targeting illegal immigration and labels DEI initiatives as discriminatory.
The report highlights the urgent need for awareness and action to combat online hate and support affected communities, signaling a troubling trend amid rising political tensions and immigration debates in the U.S.
