Synopsis
US President Donald Trump shared PM Narendra Modi's three-hour podcast on Truth Social, highlighting their camaraderie, mutual trust, and Trump's dedication to America, despite recent challenges. Modi praised Trump's humility and readiness for a potential second term while reflecting on their strong communication and long-standing relationship with Elon Musk.Key Takeaways
- Trump shared PM Modi's podcast on Truth Social.
- PM Modi emphasized their mutual trust and national interests.
- He praised Trump's humility and preparedness for a second term.
- Modi highlighted Trump's resilience after an assassination attempt.
- He reflected on their strong communication despite years apart.
Washington, March 17 (NationPress) On Monday morning (Indian time), US President Donald Trump shared a three-hour podcast featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Truth Social.
During the engaging discussion, PM Modi highlighted his camaraderie with Trump, underlining their shared trust and commitment to prioritizing their respective national interests.
He praised Trump's humility and observed that the former US President seems significantly more prepared for a second term than he was for his first.
PM Modi commended Trump's unwavering dedication to the United States, emphasizing his resilience even after the recent assassination attempt.
"Even after being shot, he remained steadfastly committed to America. His life was dedicated to his nation. This exemplified his America First spirit, just as I believe in nation first – Bharat first," PM Modi remarked.
He reminisced about Trump's personal gesture at the 'Howdy Modi' event in 2019, where Trump chose to sit among the audience, showcasing his humility. PM Modi further admired Trump's clarity of vision and well-structured plan for a potential second term.
Reflecting on his visit to the White House, PM Modi recalled how Trump broke protocol to personally guide him on a tour of the presidential residence. Despite not having met in person for years, he stressed that their communication and trust remain intact.
When asked about Trump's previous comment that PM Modi is a better negotiator, the Prime Minister attributed it to the US President's graciousness and humility.
"He possesses a clear roadmap in his mind with well-defined steps, each designed to lead him toward his objectives," he stated, adding that his own negotiation approach is always driven by India's interests.
Shifting gears, PM Modi fondly recalled his long-standing relationship with Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, from his time as Chief Minister of Gujarat.
He described their recent meeting as warm and familial, mentioning Musk's enthusiasm for DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency).
Highlighting governance reforms under his administration, PM Modi drew parallels between Musk's principles of efficiency and transparency and his government's initiatives.
