During his four-day visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations held in New Delhi on Sunday (May 24, 2026). Amidst the ceremony, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gore suddenly called US President Donald Trump and put his phone on speaker. After this, President Donald Trump said that I love India, I want to say hello to everyone. I love Prime Minister Modi. PM Modi is great, he is my friend and I am his biggest fan.
What did the US President say on the call amid celebrations??
During America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations, US President Donald Trump said, ‘We have never been so close to India before. India can trust me 100 percent. If they ever need help, they know where to call. They can call directly here. He said, ‘We are doing very well. We are making records. Our economy is at record levels, the stock market is at record highs and India can achieve whatever it wants.
US President Donald Trump:
“I love India… I just want to say hello to everybody. I love the Prime Minister. PM Modi is great; he is my friend…”
Further praising India, he added, “We have never been closer to India, and India can count on me and our country 100 per cent. If… pic.twitter.com/YHzABARgya
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#WATCH | Delhi | US President Donald Trump says, “…India can count on me 100%%. If they ever need help, they know where to call. They call right here. We’re doing well. We’re setting records. We have a record economy, a record stock market and anything India wants to get. I am a… pic.twitter.com/EhbgguUiTm
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He said, ‘I am Prime Minister Narendra Modi I am a big fan of. Say my hello to PM Modi and tell him that I am his big fan. I love the Prime Minister. PM Modi is great, he is my friend.
during this time donald trump He also praised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He said that Marco Rubio will be known as the greatest Secretary of State in America’s history.
Marco Rubio thanked India at the ceremony
#WATCH | Delhi | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, “…I unfortunately, will not be able to perform tonight because my contract with Sony does not allow me to perform in unsanctioned events. But if you come to our 251st birthday, you never know. But for our 250, I just… pic.twitter.com/fVYFstOjef
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During the ceremony, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, ‘I regret that I will not be able to perform today, because the terms of my contract with Sony do not allow me to perform at non-sanctioned events, but if you come to our 251st Independence Day, who knows. However, for our 250th celebration, I cannot do so due to contractual reasons. It is an honor for me to be among you all. Thank you India for welcoming us.