Why Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi thinks China is rooting for Trump

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi stated on Friday that China is rooting for Republican candidate Donald Trump to win the upcoming presidential election in November. Speaking at the Democratic National Conference in Chicago, Krishnamoorthi said that China’s strategy to weaken the United States by causing internal divisions.

Referencing a book titled "America Against America" by a senior Chinese leader, Krishnamoorthi highlighted that China believes it can only defeat the US if Americans turn against each other. He warned that Trump’s policies, such as initiating trade wars and cutting worker training programs, would play into China’s hands by fueling internal conflicts.

Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois’ eighth Congressional district, is not only the sole Indian-American Congressman to address the DNC but also serves as a ranking member of the China committee in the House of Representatives. His remarks underscored the importance of unity in the face of external threats.

"Mark my words, they want to see Donald Trump across the bargaining table. Because he'll start endless trade wars that raise prices for Americans. Because he'll cut programmes that train workers in America. But most of all, Trump will hit American against American. And that's what China wants, for us to fight amongst ourselves," Krishnamoorthi said.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will contest the US presidential elections on November 5.