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Donald Trump's Call: Personal Bonds and the India-US Partnership

Monday, May 25, 2026
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Donald Trump's Call: Personal Bonds and the India-US Partnership

The whole thing happened during India’s 250th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi. That’s when US President Donald Trump made a surprise phone call. He called the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor.

It wasn't some formal diplomatic chat. It was effusive. Trump just poured out some support for India and Prime Minister Modi.

Gor was there, surrounded by diplomats, officials, business leaders. And when the call went through, he put it on speaker.

Trump just started praising them. He said he "loves India and Prime Minister Modi." The room went quiet for a second, then there was a lot of applause. It felt very personal.

Then he shifted focus to the US side. He talked about America’s strength. Record economies. Record stock markets. Anything India wants.

"India can count on me 100%," Trump said during the call. "If they ever need help, they know where to call. They call right here."

He kept hammering home his personal admiration for Modi. He basically said, "I am a big fan of Prime Minister Modi."

The attention then swung to the State Department. Trump praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was also at the event.

"Marco is the greatest," Trump declared. "He’s going down as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the US."

Then Trump asked Gor to do something. He asked him to say hello to Modi and let him know he was a fan.

Gor took the cue. He actually brought up the relationship itself.

He explained that when he and the President talk, the first thing always comes up. How is the Prime Minister doing? It’s important. Because this connection isn't new. It’s not some fresh start.

The US envoy then dove into the partnership. He said the India-US bond is deepening right now, thanks to Trump and Modi leading the way.

"This open path diplomacy," Gor said, "it’s driven by the personal bond. I hear about it every time the President and I speak. That’s why the first question is always about the Prime Minister. This relationship isn't new."

He kept pushing the idea of working together. They were expanding economic and strategic cooperation.

"We have a direct line to everybody in the administration," he mentioned. "But especially to our President. That partnership opens markets. It drives innovation. It creates jobs for both Americans and Indians."

He made that point about "America first." It doesn't mean America alone. They said they were identifying win-win situations every week for both nations.

Things got a little more forward-looking at the end. Gor hinted at something bigger coming.

He suggested an interim trade deal. Something tangible. He said this bond is the foundation for a new era. A time when they actually deliver on the promise of cooperation.

"Since I arrived just five months ago," Gor added, "we announced an interim trade deal. Hopefully, in the next few weeks, it will get signed."

It was a lot of personal stuff, really. A mix of high praise and a subtle push for concrete action. The air felt thick with this kind of back-and-forth.

Written by Gree News Team — Senior Editorial Board

Gree News Team covers international news and global affairs at Gree News. Our collective of senior editors is dedicated to providing independent, accurate, and responsible journalism for a global audience.

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