US Embassy Clarifies Trump's Positive Remarks on India Amid Controversy
‘India is a great country’: US clarifies Trump stance on India after his ‘hellholes’ comment
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The US Embassy in New Delhi has clarified President Donald Trump's positive view of India following backlash from his repost of a radio host's derogatory comments about several countries. The embassy emphasized that Trump considers India a great country and values its relationship.
- 01US Embassy in New Delhi emphasized Trump's positive view of India.
- 02Clarification followed Trump's repost of derogatory comments about India.
- 03External Affairs Ministry of India responded cautiously to the controversy.
- 04Trump's comments were linked to a Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship.
- 05The incident highlights the sensitivity of diplomatic relations between the US and India.
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The United States has sought to address a diplomatic controversy following President Donald Trump's repost of remarks by radio host Michael Savage, who described India and other countries as 'hellholes.' In response to inquiries from Indian media, a spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi stated that Trump regards India as a 'great country' and highlighted the strong friendship between the two nations. This clarification aims to mitigate the backlash from the repost, which has raised concerns in India. The embassy did not provide specific details about when Trump made his positive remarks about India. The comments by Savage were originally made in relation to a Supreme Court case concerning birthright citizenship and were amplified by Trump’s social media activity. The Indian government has reacted cautiously, with External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stating that they have seen reports but refraining from further comment.
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This incident underscores the importance of diplomatic language and the sensitivity of international relations, particularly between the US and India.
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