Trump’s Royal Welcome in India

“America loves India, America respects India and America will always be faithful and loyal friends to the people of India.” — President Trump

President Donald J. Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk together from Hyderabad House to deliver a joint press statement Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, on the lawn of Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

Namaste, Trump!

U.S. President Donald Trump isn’t exactly a beloved figure in American politics, but he received a hero’s welcome in India this week.

There are those in the U.S. who support the president, of course. And quite a few more than there used to be, as evidenced by the Republican lawmakers who voted- almost unanimously- in solidarity with Trump during his latest impeachment hearings.

There are even some Americans who love this president, as evidenced by the massive Trump campaign rallies which have been taking place across the country for the past year as Trump ramps up his re-election efforts in the run-up to the November 2020 election.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, joined by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are welcomed by cultural performers after disembarking Air Force One Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

But not everyone likes President Donald Trump. And although few- if any- of the direst predictions surrounding Trump’s administration have come to pass, hatred of Trump has hardly diminished in some circles.

True, Trump never crashed the stock market- as predicted- or started World War III- as predicted…