Why Pakistani Americans are signing up to Republican party

WASHINGTON: “I have been a Democrat all along, but no more,” said Gibran Syed, who voted for Joe Biden in 2020.

“Too much money spent on welfare and LGBTQ issues, incompetent leadership, and illegal immigration,” he explained when asked why he switched to the Republicans.

“I wouldn’t even mention Gaza, as both parties would react similarly on that issue.”

He was speaking at an event organised to emphasise the importance of Pakistani and Muslim votes in Virginia, a crucial swing state.