Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by reiterating his claim that he played a key role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during a brief period of military standoff in May. Despite India having previously dismissed any suggestion of U.S. mediation, Trump has continued to insist that his intervention was pivotal in preventing a larger conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
During a 35-minute phone call earlier this week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly made it clear to Trump that there was no discussion of a U.S.-India trade deal or any American role in resolving the standoff. Modi emphasized that the situation was handled through internal channels and diplomacy, without external mediation.
Trump’s repeated assertions have become a topic of heated debate in both countries. Particularly controversial was his on-camera statement: “I love Pakistan,” which drew criticism from many Indians, including those who had previously admired his hardline stance and nationalist views.
Adding to the controversy, Trump praised Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, crediting him with playing an “extremely influential” role in calming tensions from the Pakistani side. While Trump also lauded Prime Minister Modi as a “fantastic man” and mentioned that a trade deal with India is on the horizon, the mixed messaging has left many political observers puzzled.
Interestingly, Trump had sought an in-person meeting with Modi in the U.S. during his return from Canada. However, Indian officials cited prior commitments as the reason for Modi’s unavailability. Nonetheless, the Indian Prime Minister reportedly expressed interest in scheduling a meeting at a future date.
Reports also suggest that during the peak of the India-Pakistan standoff, Trump had privately warned both nations of potential trade repercussions if the situation escalated further—an attempt, he claims, to apply pressure for peace.
While Trump’s remarks have once again grabbed international headlines, India has maintained its official stance: the resolution of issues between India and Pakistan remains a bilateral matter, with no need for third-party intervention.
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