PM Modi on His Friendship with US President Donald Trump
A Bond of Mutual Respect and Trust
In a conversation with Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared key moments from his relationship with former US President Donald Trump. He emphasized their bond of mutual respect and trust.
The 2019 ‘Howdy Modi’ Event
- PM Modi recalled the 2019 ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston
- Trump agreed to walk around the packed stadium with him
- This demonstrated Trump’s courage and faith in PM Modi
Trump’s Resilience and Commitment
- PM Modi admired Trump’s resilience after an assassination attempt
- Trump’s ‘America First’ spirit resonated with PM Modi’s ‘India First’ belief
The First Visit to the White House
- PM Modi’s first visit to the White House during Trump’s presidency
- Trump personally gave him a tour of the White House
- This showed Trump’s deep respect for American history
Trump’s Warmth and Graciousness
- Trump continued to express warmth towards PM Modi after his first term
- Trump called PM Modi a ‘much tougher and better negotiator’
- PM Modi attributed this to Trump’s graciousness
Trump’s Preparedness for a Second Term
- PM Modi observed that Trump seemed more prepared for a second term
- Trump had a clear roadmap and a strong team
Meeting Prominent Figures in the US
- PM Modi met Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard, and Vivek Ramaswamy during his US visit
- He described the atmosphere as warm and family-like
- PM Modi knew Musk since his time as Gujarat’s chief minister
Parallel Between Trump’s Leadership and PM Modi’s Governance Reforms
- PM Modi drew a parallel between Trump’s bold leadership and his own governance reforms
- These reforms included eliminating fake welfare recipients and improving transparency through direct benefit transfers
