‘India can count on me’: Surprise Trump call at US I-Day event
During a US independence anniversary event, President Trump made a surprise phone call praising India and Prime Minister Modi. He expressed strong support for India, stating that the country can count on him completely. The event also featured a performance by AR Rahman and was attended by notable officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
- ▪President Trump praised India and PM Modi during a surprise phone call at a US independence event.
- ▪He stated that India can count on him 100% and expressed his friendship with Modi.
- ▪The event included a performance by AR Rahman and was attended by key political figures from both countries.
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‘India can count on me’: Surprise Trump call at US I-Day eventAt a US independence anniversary event, President Trump praised India and PM Modi in a surprise call, while AR Rahman performed hits.Published on: May 25, 2026 6:04 AM ISTBy Rezaul H LaskarShare viaCopy link New Delhi‘India can count on me’: Surprise Trump call at US I-Day eventJust when the audience at an event on Sunday marking the 250th anniversary of the US’s independence thought the highlight of the evening was a performance by AR Rahman, US ambassador Sergio Gor rolled out a surprise – a phone call from President Donald Trump.“I just want to say hello to everybody.
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