Donald Trump Says India Can Count On Him ‘100 Per Cent’ At US Embassy Delhi Event

US President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered a strong message of support for India during a live phone call at a US Embassy event in New Delhi marking the 250th anniversary celebrations of America's Independence Day. Addressing a gathering that included senior Indian and American leaders, Trump said India could rely completely on him and the United States.

Trump Says India Can Count On Him '100 Per Cent'

Speaking during the event through a speakerphone call, Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi while stressing the growing closeness between the two nations.

"I love India... I love the Prime Minister. Modi is great. He's my friend, and I just want to say a very, very good evening to everybody this morning here, and this evening there. And I just want to say, you're great. We've never been closer to India, and India can count on me 100 per cent and our country," Trump said.

The remarks were made during a special gathering organised by the US Embassy in Delhi, attended by nearly 1,500 guests from diplomatic, political and business circles.

Trump Highlights US Economy, Backs India's Interests

During the interaction, Trump also pointed to the strength of the American economy and said India would continue to receive full support from his administration.

"We have a record economy, a record stock market. And anything India wants, they get. And I'm a big, big fan of Prime Minister Modi," he said.

President Trump called me tonight. He had a clear message: “𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢. 𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚. 𝐈’𝐦 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠, 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢…” pic.twitter.com/jJBLhKdZhL

— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) May 24, 2026

His comments drew attention for their strong endorsement of India-US relations and his personal rapport with Prime Minister Modi.

Senior Leaders Attend US Embassy Celebration In Delhi

The event was attended by several top leaders and diplomats, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The celebration marked the upcoming 250th anniversary of American Independence Day and featured diplomatic engagements between both countries.

Trump joined the programme through a phone call connected by US Ambassador Sergio Gor at around 9 pm IST. The live interaction became one of the key highlights of the evening as guests listened to Trump's remarks praising India and reaffirming support for bilateral ties.

India-US Ties Continue To Strengthen

Trump's comments come at a time when India and the United States continue to deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology and strategic affairs. His remarks about being "closer to India" reflected the growing importance of the relationship between the two countries on the global stage.

The event in Delhi also underscored the continued diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and Washington, with both sides emphasising stronger collaboration in multiple sectors.