As U.S. President Donald Trump faces plummeting approval ratings and challenges in foreign policy, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit India from May 23 to 26, 2025. This visit aims to repair U.S.-India relations, focusing on trade, defense, and energy security. Trump's popularity has dipped to just 37%, compounded by military setbacks in Iran, where the Pentagon reports losses of 42 military aircraft and escalating costs of nearly $29 billion for operations under Operation Epic Fury. Iran has issued warnings of potential retaliatory actions against U.S. forces, suggesting that any renewed military engagement could lead to unexpected consequences. Rubio's agenda includes discussions on a proposed bilateral trade agreement to enhance U.S. access to the Indian market, particularly for industrial and agricultural goods. The visit comes at a time when NATO is also responding to regional tensions by planning to send naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz to ensure energy supply stability. This diplomatic effort reflects the U.S.'s need to stabilize relations with key allies amid a backdrop of internal political dissent and foreign policy challenges.