PM Modi Joins Truth Social, Trump Reacts

NEW DELHI (ANI) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 17 joined Truth Social, the social media platform used by President Donald Trump. Trump later shared the link to Modi’s podcast with Lex Fridman where the Indian is effusive about him.

Modi wrote, “Delighted to be on Truth Social! Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come.”

In another post, he thanked Trump after he shared the podcast link: “Thank you, my friend, President Trump. I’ve covered a wide range of topics, including my life journey, India’s civilizational outlook, global issues, and more,” Modi wrote on Truth Social.

In the podcast, Modi recalled Trump’s resilience and determination during the US election campaign, even after being shot. He said, “When he was shot during the recent campaign, I saw the same resilient and determined President Trump, the one who walked hand-in-hand with me in that stadium. Even after being shot, he remained unwaveringly dedicated to America. His life was for his nation.”

He also drew parallels between Trump’s “America First” ideology and his own “India First” approach, highlighting their shared commitment to prioritizing their nations’ interests.

Recalling their memorable meeting at the “Howdy Modi” event in Houston in 2019, Modi praised Trump’s humility: “We had an event in Houston, Howdy Modi. Both President Trump and I were there, and the entire stadium was completely packed. A massive crowd at an event in the US is a huge moment. While packed stadiums are common in sports, this was extraordinary for a political rally… Both of us delivered speeches and he sat down below listening to me speak. Now, that’s his humility. The President of the United States sitting in the audience while I spoke from the stage, that was a remarkable gesture on his part.”

After finishing his speech, Modi suggested taking a lap around the stadium to greet the large crowd of Indian diaspora. Despite strict security protocols, Trump agreed to take a lap around the stadium with Modi, demonstrating their mutual trust and respect. “After finishing my speech, I stepped down and as we all know, security in the US is extremely strict and thorough. The level of scrutiny there is on a completely different level. I went over to thank him and casually said, ‘If you don’t mind, why don’t we take a lap around the stadium? There are so many people here. Let’s walk, wave, and greet them.’ In American life, it’s almost impossible for the President to walk into a crowd of thousands, but without even a moment’s hesitation, he agreed and started walking with me,” Modi added.

Modi also highlighted his first White House visit, when Trump broke formal protocols and personally gave him a tour. “When I visited him in the White House for the first time, there was already a lot written about President Trump in the media. At that time, he was still new to office and the world had a rather different perception of him. Even though I had been briefed in many different ways before meeting him, to my surprise, the very moment I stepped into the White House, he broke all formal protocols right away. And then, he took me on a tour of the White House. As he showed me around, I noticed something striking—he wasn’t holding any notes or cue cards, nor was anyone accompanying him to assist.”

“He pointed things out himself. This is where Abraham Lincoln lived,” Modi said. “He even explained why the courtroom was designed so long. He would point at the table and tell me which President signed here and on what date. I found that incredibly impressive. It showed how much he honored the Presidency and how respectful and deeply connected he was to America’s history.”

Modi also appreciated Trump’s kind gestures, including his warm words about their friendship even after his first term ended. “Later, when his first term ended, and President Biden won, four years passed, but during that time, whenever someone we both knew met him, and this must have happened dozens of times, he would say, ‘Modi is my friend, convey my regards.’ That kind of gesture is rare. Even though we didn’t meet physically for years, our direct and indirect communication, our closeness and the trust between us remained unshaken,” Modi said.

Modi also praised Trump’s preparedness and clear vision in his second term, observing that he seems “far more prepared than before.” “I have observed President Trump both during his first term and now in his second run. This time, he seems far more prepared than before. He has a clear roadmap in his mind with well-defined steps, each one designed to lead him toward his goals,” he said.

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