
INTERVIEW
SHALABH KUMAR founder, Republican Hindu Coalition, and a close aide of Donald Trump
CHICAGO-BASED INDUSTRIALIST Kumar is one of Trump's prominent donors, and also principal architect of his outreach to the Indian American community.
Edited excerpts from an exclusive interview:
Q/There are many who say that the assassination attempt on Donald Trump has ensured that he will become the US president the second time. Do you think so?
A/ Yes. Within a minute [of being shot] he gets up and says, "Fight on, 'fight on," which means he is no ordinary man. Today, America wants a strong person as its leader. The assassination attempt has elevated Trump's persona in the minds of the electorate. Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, that image will not move out of your mind. We have never seen an American leader like that, who gets up immediately after being shot.
Q/ How do you look at the chances of Kamala Harris? Her popularity levels seem to have surged after the exit of Joe Biden.
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