{{Short description|Social worker and Political consultant}}
{{Infobox person | name = Stanley George | image = Stanley George.png | caption = Stanley George | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|01|30}} | birth_place = Kumbanad, Kerala, India | nationality = | alma_mater = Mar Thoma College, Tiruvalla, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala | occupation = Political strategist | known_for = Advisory role in Donald Trump campaigns }}
'''Stanley George''' (born '''സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജ്,''' January 30, 1963) is an Indian-American political strategist and commentator, known for his advisory role in the U.S. Republican Party and association with President Donald Trump's political campaigns. Originally from Kerala, India, George has gained prominence for his involvement in shaping immigration-related policies and building outreach among Indian-American voters.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Stanley Jose: A KSU leader from Kerala who is part of Trump's campaign team |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-native-stanley-jose-member-of-donald-trump-election-campaign-team-d6c2c246 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=@mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref><ref name="manorama1" /><ref>{{cite web |title=സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജ് റിഷ്ബ്ലിൻ അഡ്വൻസി ബോർഡിലേക്ക് |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/global/global-malayali/2021/07/13/stanly-george-appointed-to-advanced-board.html |website=Manorama Online |publisher=Malayala Manorama |author=പി പി ചെറിയാൻ |date=2021-07-13 |access-date=2025-06-06 |language=ml }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=മനോരമ ലേഖകന് |date=2020-10-27 |title=ട്രംപിനെ ജയിപ്പിക്കാന് കുമ്പനാടുകാരനും |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/global-malayali/us/2020/10/31/stanley-george-only-indian-among-trumps-campaign-team.html |url-status=deviated |access-date=2025-06-06 |work=Manorama Online |language=ml}}</ref>
== Early Life and Background == Stanley George is of Malayali Christian origin from Kumbanad, Thiruvalla.<ref>{{Cite web |last=GoodNews |first=Online |date=2024-07-01 |title=ബിരുദം പൂർത്തീകരിക്കുന്ന വിദേശ വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് ഗ്രീൻ കാർഡ് നൽകുമെന്ന് ട്രംപ്; പ്രഖ്യാപനത്തിനു പിന്നിൽ സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജ് |url=https://onlinegoodnews.com/us_news_desk_july_1_2024 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Online GoodNews |language=en}}</ref> He later moved to the United States, where he became active in political and community circles. George has become a well-known figure in the Indian diaspora in the U.S. due to his political engagement and public speaking roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George Speech |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=ZCUCQbiGKtU |website=YouTube |access-date=7 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="manorama1">{{cite web |title=Malayali behind Trump's popular announcement |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/global-malayali/us/2024/06/29/malayali-behind-trumps-popular-announcement.html |website=Manorama Online |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref>
== Career ==
Stanley George serves in an advisory capacity within the Republican Party (United States). He has been associated with Donald Trump’s campaign team and was selected to the Republican advisory board.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-12 |title=യു.എസ്. റിപ്പബ്ലിക്കൻ അഡൈ്വസറി ബോർഡിലേക്ക് സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജ് തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കപ്പെട്ടു |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/nri/stanley-george-1.5823593 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=ചെറിയാൻ |first=പി പി |title=യുഎസ് റിപബ്ലിക്കൻ അഡ്വൻസറി ബോർഡിലേക്ക് സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജ് തിരഞ്ഞെടുക്കപ്പെട്ടു |url=https://globalindiannews.in/america/2021/07/12/stanley-george-appointed-to-us-republican-advisory-board/ |work=Global Indian News |date=2021-07-12 |access-date=2025-06-06 |language=ml }}</ref> His work has focused particularly on outreach to Indian-American communities and shaping immigration policy positions that impact students and professionals of Indian origin.<ref name="globalindian">{{cite web |title=Stanley George elected to US Republican advisory board |url=https://globalindiannews.in/america/stanly-george/ |website=Global Indian News |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="mathrubhumi">{{cite web |title=Malayali in Trump's campaign team |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/malayali-in-trumps-campaign-team-1.10076704 |website=Mathrubhumi |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref>
He has publicly supported policies favoring Indian immigrants, such as promising Green Cards to foreign graduates from U.S. universities if Trump is re-elected. George has been identified by multiple sources as the strategist behind this policy pitch.<ref name="oneindia">{{cite web |title=Exclusive: If Trump wins, it will benefit Indians – Stanley George |url=https://www.oneindia.com/international/exclusive-if-trump-wins-it-will-benefit-indians-stanley-george-3879233.html |website=OneIndia |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="oneindiaml">{{cite web |title=If Trump wins, it will benefit Indians – OneIndia Malayalam |url=https://malayalam.oneindia.com/interview/if-trump-wins-it-will-benefit-indians-ukraine-and-west-asia-will-also-be-addressed-stanley-george-472235.html |website=OneIndia Malayalam |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref name="manorama1" />
George was appointed as the Director of Advocacy at the Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA), where he leads advocacy initiatives on behalf of Indian-American Christians across the United States and Canada.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George appointed as FIACONA Advocacy Director |website=Christian Live |url=https://christianlive.in/stanley-george-appointed-as-fiacona-advocacy-director/}}</ref> In this role, he co-ordinated advocacy campaigns and engaging with U.S. policymakers in highlighting issues related to religious freedom and minority rights in India.<ref>{{cite web |title=FIACONA Advocacy Director - Stanley George |url=https://christianlive.in/stanley-george-appointed-as-fiacona-advocacy-director/ |website=Christian Live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GoodNews |first=Online |date=2025-04-11 |title=സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജ് FIACONA അഡ്വക്കസി ഡയറക്ടറായി നിയമിതനായി |url=https://onlinegoodnews.com/us_news_april_11_2025 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Online GoodNews |language=en}}</ref>
His political and advisory roles have been covered in various Indian and diaspora media outlets across multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, and Gujarati.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George – OneIndia Tamil Interview |url=https://tamil.oneindia.com/news/washington/oneindia-exclusive-if-trump-wins-it-will-benefit-indians-says-stanley-george-indian-born-member-in-621899.html |website=OneIndia Tamil |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George – OneIndia Bengali Interview |url=https://bengali.oneindia.com/amphtml/news/international/stanly-george-claimed-is-donald-trump-win-indians-will-be-gainers-242321.html |website=OneIndia Bengali |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George – OneIndia Gujarati Interview |url=https://gujarati.oneindia.com/news/world/exclusive-if-trump-wins-in-us-precident-election-2024-indians-will-benefit-said-stanley-george-135455.html |website=OneIndia Gujarati |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref>
George is a sought-after public speaker in diaspora religious and cultural gatherings. He was the keynote speaker at the three-day annual convention of Kenyan Pentecostal Churches in Kenya in 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George keynote speaker at Kenyan Pentecostal Churches' annual convention |url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/global-malayali/us/2023/11/02/stanley-george-the-keynote-speaker-at-three-day-annual-convention.html |website=Manorama Online |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref>
=== Awards and recognition === In 2025, Stanley George was honored with the '''Global Indian Award''',<ref>{{Cite web |title=സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജിന് ഗ്ലോബൽ ഇന്ത്യൻ പൊളിറ്റിക്കൽ എക്സലൻസ്' പുരസ്കാരം |url=https://christianlive.in/stanley-george-receives-global-indian-political-excellence-award/ |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Christian Live}}</ref> recognizing his significant impact on U.S.-India relations and his role as a bridge between the Indian diaspora and American politics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George wins Global Indian Award |url=https://keralaexpress.com/news/stanley_george_wins_global_indian_award |website=Kerala Express |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-03 |title=സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജിന് ഗ്ലോബൽ ഇന്ത്യൻ പുരസ്കാരം |url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/pravasi/nri/stanley-george-wins-global-indian-excellence-award-1.10635720 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Mathrubhumi |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Stanley George honored |url=https://www.emalayalee.com/news/343140 |website=EMalayalee |access-date=6 June 2025}}</ref> In 2026, he received the Mother Teresa Award at New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Express |first=Kerala |title=സ്റ്റാൻലി ജോർജിന് മദർ തെരേസ പുരസ്കാരം |url=https://www.keralaexpress.com/news/stanley_george_receives_mother_teresa_award |access-date=2026-02-14 |website=www.keralaexpress.com |language=en}}</ref>
==External links== * [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NOxR8x7OxOY Interview of Stanley George on Christian Live] * [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCUCQbiGKtU Testimony of Stanley George on Azadi Malayalam]
== See also == * Donald Trump * Republican Party (United States)
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{{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Stanley, George}} Category:Indian emigrants to the United States Category:American people of Malayali descent Category:Living people Category:University of Kerala alumni Category:Indian activists Category:Malayali people Category:1963 births