Trump Praises Modi: A Stable Friend in Unstable Times

On a podcast, former President Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for stabilizing India's leadership since 2014. Trump highlighted past instability under frequent leadership changes and discussed their strong U.S.-India relations, including the 2019 'Howdy Modi' event in Texas.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a podcast interview, emphasizing the stability Modi has brought to India's leadership since assuming office in 2014. Trump reflected on prior instability due to frequent leadership changes, praising Modi as a steadfast leader.

In the podcast 'Flagrant' with comedians Andrew Schultz and Akash Singh, Trump described Modi as both a close friend and a strong leader, lauding his ability to be firm when necessary. He recounted the 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston, Texas, in 2019 as a testament to the robust relationship between the United States and India.

Trump also highlighted a conversation with Modi about managing relations with Islamabad, praising Modi's confidence in handling regional challenges without external intervention. Trump expressed a strong personal rapport with Modi, complimenting him as a 'fantastic man' and underscoring their diplomatic successes.

(With inputs from agencies.)