Nueva Delhi: Speaking with Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Modi recalled key moments of his relationship with the president of the United States, Donald Trump, highlighting his mutual respect and confidence. He shared a special memory of the event ‘Howdy Modi’ 2019 in Houston, where the two leaders walked together for a full stadium, an unexpected movement that surprised security staff.
“In American life, it is almost impossible for the president to enter a multitude of thousands, but without hesitation, he agreed and began to walk with me,” said Prime Minister Modi. He called a demonstration of Trump’s courage and faith in him, showing his strong personal relationship.
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When reflecting on Trump’s resistance, Prime Minister Modi said after receiving a recent campaign rally, Trump remained firm in his commitment to his country. “His life was for his nation. His reflection showed his first spirit in the United States, as I believe in India first,” said Prime Minister Modi, adding that this shared vision is the reason why they connect so well.
Prime Minister Modi also recalled his first visit to the White House during Trump’s presidency. While media reports had shaped Trump’s global perceptions, he found him deeply respectful of US history. “Personally it took me to a tour of the White House, without notes or an assistant. He showed me where Abraham Lincoln lived and where the key moments in history took place. He showed his deep connection with the legacy of the United States.”
Even after Trump’s first mandate ended, Prime Minister Modi said the president of the United States continued to express heat. “Every time someone we both knew knew him, he said: ‘Modi is my friend, transmits my greetings’. That kind of gesture is rare.”
When asked about what Trump called him “a much harder and better negotiator,” the Prime Minister modified the comment, saying: “That is his grace. I always put my country first, and people know that if I am in a negotiation, I will advocate for the interests of India.”
Prime Minister Modi also observed that Trump seems more prepared for a second term, with a clear road map and a strong equipment. “He has well -defined steps towards his goals and his team is totally able to execute his vision,” he said.
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Modi met several prominent figures, including Elon Musk, Tulsi Gabbard and Vivek Ramasswamy, which describes the atmosphere as warm and familiar. Speaking of Musk, he mentioned knowing him since his time as the Prime Minister of Gujarat. “With his Dux Mission, he is incredibly excited about his progress,” he said.
Prime Minister Modi also drew a parallel between the bold leadership of Trump and his own governance reforms, including the elimination of false well -being receptors and the improvement of transparency through transfers of direct benefits. “When bold changes occur, like Doge’s mission, they become a topic of discussion worldwide,” he said.
