Once again, former US President Donald Trump underscored the vital role his administration played in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. In a Saturday interview, Trump expressed that America achieved significant diplomatic success in averting a nuclear conflict between the two nations, albeit not receiving proper acknowledgment for it.
What did Donald Trump say?
During an interview with Fox News from the Star Group, Trump remarked on the deep-seated animosity between India and Pakistan. He stated that tensions between the nations had escalated to a point where a nuclear strike appeared imminent.
Trump explained, 'When I engaged with India and Pakistan, they were retaliating in a tit-for-tat manner. Both were furious. These aren't small countries—both are nuclear-armed.'
He continued, 'Next, the N-word might have been used. You know what the N-word implies? Nuclear.'
Trump's U-turn: Denied Mediation, Claimed Solely Assisting Peace
Donald Trump previously claimed to have facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan three to four times. However, on Friday, he retracted his former statement, stating he did not mediate but merely helped establish peace. Initially, Trump took full credit for the ceasefire.
India's Response to Trump's Claims?
Trump asserted that he orchestrated the ceasefire by leveraging trade as a tool. However, India's Ministry of External Affairs dismissed this claim, stating, 'Discussions with the US were on military matters; trade was never part of the conversation.'
