During an appearance on the Flagrant Podcast, Donald Trump spoke highly of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “friend” and praising his leadership as stabilising India. Trump described Modi as a “killer” in political dealings despite his calm exterior. Reflecting on the 2019 Howdy Modi event in Houston, Trump recalled the large turnout and their shared resolve during crises. He also noted that when India was threatened, Modi would adopt a determined stance, assuring Trump that he would “do anything necessary” to defend the country.