Rahm Emanuel, a former US ambassador to Japan and a potential candidate for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, has sharply criticized the Donald Trump administration for its treatment of India, stating that it has 'literally spit on their face.' Speaking at the Harvard Kennedy School, Emanuel highlighted that fostering a closer relationship with India has been a bipartisan effort spanning 30 years. He expressed that he would not have taken the same approach as Trump, who has imposed tariffs on Indian goods and criticized the H-1B visa program, vital for many Indian professionals seeking work in the US. Under Trump's leadership, US-India relations have deteriorated, particularly as the US has moved closer to Pakistan, further complicating the diplomatic landscape. Emanuel's remarks come as he contemplates a presidential run in 2028, amidst a crowded field of Democratic contenders.