Trump of contention: Russian-speaking Americans are divided into two camps

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The most outrageous presidential candidate, Donald Trump, continues to gain popularity among Republicans. The statements and attacks of a billionaire are always a scandal in the election arena. Some people adore him. Others even accuse us of fascism.

ForumDaily tried to find out: why Russian-speaking Americans love and hate Donald Trump.

Against Trump

Sisters Victoria and Dina Neznansky arrived in New York a quarter of a century ago. Both are supporters of the US Democratic Party. Women know firsthand about all the troubles of immigrant life, because they themselves have gone through this difficult path. First - moving, long depression. Then - job search, study. The Neznanskys did everything to stay in America and start a new life. And this summer, the sisters learned that billionaire Donald Trump was going to run for president.

"I was shocked. Really. Trump! Not him. It’s just a shame, this is how he lives after such words addressed to migrants. He wants to kick them all out and build another wall on the border with Mexico. Idiot, honestly,” Diana says indignantly.

Sisters Dina and Victoria Neznansky. Photo by Denis Cheredov

Victoria supports sister. And it is still not clear to her how some residents of Brighton Beach are in support of Trump.

 

“We live in America. These are those who live in Brighton and, suppose, receive benefits from the state. After all, if Trump comes, they could lose everything overnight. Have they thought about this? It's scary, of course. And Donald Trump's father was an immigrant. It’s as if he forgot about it,” says Victoria Neznanskaya.

The women considered it their duty to come to the rally and join New Yorkers who oppose Trump. Chanting slogans “Down with racism, down with fascism,” hundreds of protesters held a protest on Saturday, March 19. The organizers of the action took to Facebook to call for people to take to the streets. As a result, about five hundred people of different nationalities took part in the rally.

Someone was outraged by the idea of ​​Trump to build a wall on the border with Mexico. Others opposed the candidate’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States.

“The states are a country of immigrants. Let Trump be silent with his stupid ideas. We live here, pay taxes and try to make our country prosperous..,” New York resident Linas Migi told ForumDaily.

Protest in New York. Photo by Denis Cheredov

The billionaire himself has already become accustomed to rallies of dissent. And almost every day gives an extra reason to remember about yourself. American newspapers barely have time to change the headlines with the statements of the shocking candidate.

Earlier this week, Trump announced that if he becomes president, prohibits the validity of the popular J-1 visa. It allows foreigners, including citizens of CIS countries, to come to the country as part of the so-called “cultural exchange”, including the “work and travel” program. Instead, the candidate proposes using the labor of young Americans.

Catherine Smilyanskaya with friends. Photo by Denis Cheredov

Catherine Smilyanskaya outraged by this idea. A native of Odessa knows many examples when such visas helped Ukrainian students to earn good money in the USA and help their parents.

“I think this is, of course, nonsense. My friends and I will not allow Trump to be the next president. God willing, this won't happen. We don't want America to be led by someone with Nazi habits. We remember terrible examples in history,” the woman is indignant.

Behind Trump

Political passions were also running high in South Florida this week. The primaries were held there. The predictions came true - Donald Trump won a landslide victory.

As found ForumDaily, Trump's rating among Miami's Russian-speaking population is growing every day.

Spouses Alex and Alla for eight years, lived under the Democrats, for Obama never voted. They say that in recent years, life has only become worse. Trump, they say, will be able to boost the country's economy. And not only.

“Trump is a good speaker. This is an action man who will act everywhere. The fact that he treats Russia well is only better. Who needs a cold war? I think Trump will find a common language with everyone,” the couple said.

Evgenia Fastovskaya has been living in the USA for 40 years. Photo by Rafael Apriam

Evgenia Fastovskaya is also on Trump’s side. She has lived in the USA for 40 years. She considers the billionaire a patriot and a very smart person. And the fact that a candidate may sometimes offend someone is just a cost of the political struggle and nothing more, the woman believes.

“He may say something wrong, insult, but his essence is good. Of course, we really want relations with Russia to improve. And Trump knows how to win people over; he has a lot of positive energy. Now many representatives of the Russian-speaking community are in favor of him,” says Fastovskaya.

Trump on Russia and Ukraine

This week trump ridiculed his rival Democrat Hillary Clinton, using video footage of Vladimir Putin and a fighter from the Islamic State terrorist group.

The video was published in Instagram businessman. Trump recalled to Clinton the moment when she parodied a dog that barks at the offending Republicans.

“When it comes to facing our toughest opponents, Democrats have the perfect answer,” the video says.

And after this quotation, shots of Clinton’s barking appear on the screen, which Putin allegedly makes fun of.

But it seems that not all Russian-speaking residents of the United States know that the attitude of the Russian authorities towards Trump is not always unambiguous. Recently it became known about the reaction of the press secretary of Vladimir Putin on the very propaganda video of Trump, where the Republican is making fun of Hillary Clinton along with the Russian president.

“I saw this video. I don’t know for sure whether Vladimir Putin saw it yet. We have a negative attitude... We always sincerely regret this and wish that the electoral processes could proceed without such references to our country,” Peskov quotes lenta.ru

In the election campaign, Trump often affects topic of US-Russia relations.

“Putin said very good things about me. And wouldn't it be great if we could get along with Russia, with other countries, instead of spending trillions and trillions of dollars? Wouldn't it be great if we got along with the whole world? Perhaps Russia could help us get rid of ISIS and in many other ways,” the billionaire said two weeks ago.

Blogger and journalist Alexander Yakubson believes these words are a lie to Trump. A businessman by any means earns his political points. The young man supports Republicans, but not Donald Trump.

“What Trump is stirring up about foreign policy is all a lie. All his pro-Putin twists. Or with China - he says that we need to be friends with them. And then he says that the Chinese regime treats its own dissidents too easily,” says the journalist.

Alexander Jacobson came to the rally against Trump in New York. Photo by Denis Cheredov

For supporters of Trump, the Russian-speaking blogger Yakubson is reserved.

“The Americans, those who support Trump, want some kind of “movement”. He went through a lot of show business school. His scandalousness attracts people, and they no longer think with their brains,” says Alexander.

Trump made his position in relation to situation in Ukraine. In his opinion, assistance should be provided by European countries, primarily Germany.

“We have enough problems in our country. We must rebuild our country. China and others have devastated us. Don't you think that Germany and all the countries directly affected by this should fight? Now it looks like they don't care or care. And I think I will find a common language with them,” said the billionaire.

Vote or lose

Of course, many Russian-speaking voters develop their attitude towards US presidential candidates. It is important that each of them now vote. In this sense, the Latin American population of the states is politically active.

According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, over the past six months of last year, the number of applications for American citizenship from Latin Americans increased by 14,5%.

First of all, these are Latin Americans who live in the United States, but for some reason did not deal with the issue of naturalization. Now, to vote against Trump, they are trying to get an American passport as soon as possible.

Who knows, but perhaps this kind of political activity will ultimately affect the results of the US presidential election on November 8, one way or another.

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