WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday morning (Indian time) shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-hour-long podcast with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Reality Social. Through the dialog, PM Modi spoke about his camaraderie with Trump, emphasising their mutual belief and dedication to prioritising their respective nationwide pursuits.
He lauded Trump’s “humility” and famous that the previous US President appeared much more ready for a second time period in comparison with his first. PM Modi praised Trump’s unwavering dedication to the USA, highlighting his resilience even after the latest assassination try. “Even after being shot, he remained unwaveringly devoted to America. His life was for his nation. This confirmed his America First spirit, simply as I imagine in nation first – Bharat first,” PM Modi stated.
He recalled Trump’s private gesture on the ‘Howdy Modi’ occasion in 2019, the place he selected to sit down within the viewers, calling it a testomony to his humility. PM Modi additional expressed admiration for Trump’s readability of imaginative and prescient and well-defined roadmap for a possible second time period. Reflecting on his go to to the White Home, the Prime Minister famous how Trump broke protocol by personally guiding him on a tour of the presidential residence. Regardless of not having met in individual for years, he emphasised that their communication and belief remained robust.
When requested about Trump’s previous remark that PM Modi is a greater negotiator, the Prime Minister attributed it to the US President’s graciousness and humility. “He has a transparent roadmap in his thoughts with well-defined steps, each designed to steer him towards his targets,” he stated, including that his personal strategy to negotiations is at all times pushed by India’s pursuits.
Shifting the dialogue, PM Modi additionally fondly recalled his long-standing affiliation with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, courting again to his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat. He described their latest assembly as heat and familial, mentioning Musk’s enthusiasm for DOGE (Division of Authorities Effectivity).
Highlighting governance reforms below his administration, PM Modi drew parallels between Musk’s ideas of effectivity and transparency and his authorities’s efforts.
