After Trump's 'Big Abuser' Comment, Aid Recalls Ex-POTUS' 'Howdy Modi' Moment

Former US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have maintained a strong rapport during Trump’s presidency, marked by mutual respect and a commitment to strengthening ties between the United States and India. Al Mason, a close aide to Trump, remarked, “The Indian American community are staunch supporters of Indian Prime Minister Modi. They still recollect Trump's outreach during his presidency, including events like ‘Howdy Modi!’ to bolster the historic relationship between the United States and India.”

Former US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi have enjoyed very warm relations and a strong bond between each other while the former president was in office. Both are strong leaders who respect each other. They both are well-known for building relationships. The Indian…

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The "Howdy Modi!" event in Houston, where over 50,000 Indian-Americans gathered, highlighted the significance of the relationship. This three-hour event marked the first time a sitting US president shared a stage with a foreign leader in such a grand setting. Similarly, the "Namaste Trump" rally in Gujarat, attended by around 100,000 people, showcased Trump's admiration for Modi, as he praised him as an “exceptional leader” in front of an enthusiastic crowd.Former US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United States next week. While campaigning in Michigan, Trump referred to Modi as a "fantastic man" but also raised concerns about trade, calling India a "very big abuser" of trade agreements.Modi's visit is scheduled from September 21 to 23, during which he will participate in the Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. Modi is also set to address the 'Summit of the Future' at the United Nations General Assembly in New York and engage with the Indian community in the city on Sunday.As the two leaders prepare to meet again, the Indian American community reflects on the significant strides made in US-India relations during Trump's tenure. Al Mason added, “In many ways, the US-India relationship had never been stronger, and the Indian American community in the United States largely credit Trump for deepening the ties between the two countries. During Trump’s presidency, one trend became overwhelmingly clear: Indian Americans, perhaps for the first time ever, felt both acknowledged and respected by the president of the United States. Therefore, a meeting between Trump and PM Modi next week in New York will further cement the bond between both leaders.”