Trump-Modi Relationship’s Demise: A Cautionary Tale, Says Bolton

John Bolton, former US National Security Advisor, commented on the current state of relations between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi, stating that their close bond has dissolved. He presented this situation as a lesson for global leaders, including Keir Starmer, noting that a positive personal relationship doesn’t guarantee protection from difficult decisions. Bolton’s remarks were made against the backdrop of India-US strains, triggered by Trump’s imposition of tariffs. PM Modi’s recent meetings with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping were highlighted by Bolton as potential evidence of India’s changing geopolitical focus. Bolton has previously criticized Trump, emphasizing that Trump often evaluates international relations based on his personal connections. He also pointed out that Trump’s good relationship with a leader like Putin doesn’t necessarily mean that the US has a positive relationship with that nation.