Nicest guy: Trump lauds Modi’s stance on threats, calls him total killer on podcast ahead of US polls

World News: On the Flagrant Podcast, hosted by Andrew Schulz and Akaash Singh, former US President Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offering high praise for his leadership. Trump described Modi as a personal friend and highlighted his pivotal role in stabilizing India’s political landscape. "Before him, they were replacing them every year, very unstable. On the outside, he looks like your father, he's the nicest guy, but he's a total killer," Trump said, emphasizing Modi’s strategic leadership.

Trump reminisced about the Howdy Modi event held in Houston, Texas, in 2019. “It was beautiful, and they filled up the stadium,” he recalled, noting the warmth and enthusiasm that marked the occasion. During the podcast, Trump reflected on Modi’s response when India was under threat: "He would totally change. I said, let me help, I am very good with those people." According to Trump, Modi firmly stood his ground, stating, "I will do it, I will do anything necessary, we have defeated them for hundreds of years." Trump hinted at the country in question without naming it directly, highlighting Modi’s decisiveness.

'I will do it, I will do it, we have defeated them for hundreds of years.’" Arguably the funniest portion of this interview was former and potentially future Prez of the USA, Donald Trump mimicking PM Modi! 😂#Narendramodi #DonaldTrump #USA #KamalaHarris #India #BJP #RaGa pic.twitter.com/2TOn5U1doW

— Bhaskar Chakravorty (@Bhaskar16603) October 9, 2024

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The Howdy Modi rally, attended by over 50,000 Indian-Americans, remains a symbol of the close US-India relations during Trump’s presidency. Trump described Modi as a “true friend,” reciprocating Modi’s praise for his leadership. In 2020, Trump made a notable visit to India for the Namaste Trump event in Ahmedabad, marking a milestone in US-India diplomacy. At the world’s largest cricket stadium, Trump addressed over 100,000 people, praising Modi’s leadership and India’s remarkable economic progress.