Modi Government Starts Character Assassination of US President Trump to Cover Up Defeat

Following a significant defeat at the hands of the Pakistani armed forces, the Indian media has launched a campaign of character assassination against US President Donald Trump.

After Pakistan’s robust military retaliation during Operation Banyan Mersoos—where Pakistani forces reportedly destroyed Indian Rafale jets, cut off 70% of northern India’s electricity, and targeted India’s S-400 defense systems—the Modi government sought assistance from the United States. It was US President Trump who facilitated a ceasefire between the two countries, announcing the development via his X (formerly Twitter) account.

However, shortly after the ceasefire, Indian media and politicians took a U-turn, criticizing Trump vehemently. The media labeled Trump a “patron of terrorists,” questioned his intelligence by claiming his IQ was lower than that of a 7th-grade Indian student, and compared him to the mythological figure Bhasmasura, alleging that Trump’s companies could metaphorically “turn to ashes” anything they touched, including the iPhone.

Indian politicians expressed outrage over the US’s involvement in the ceasefire negotiations, with some condemning the interference from a third country despite India’s 78-year-old policy against such interference. Many blamed Trump for imposing trade pressures that forced India to agree to the ceasefire. Indian media anchors described Trump as a leader without ideology and dismissed his involvement in Kashmir affairs.

The Modi government’s silence following the media’s attacks on Trump contrasts sharply with earlier public displays of camaraderie, including Modi’s well-publicized hug with Trump. Now, the US president has been cast as a villain by the Indian media.

Criticism also targeted the US-India strategic agreement, which is seen as compromised by Modi’s military failures. Indian media pointed out the apparent hypocrisy: India initially sought US help for the ceasefire, then quickly shifted to blaming Trump.

Indian media accused Trump of deception and lies, especially after reports that he prohibited the CEO of the iPhone manufacturing company from establishing factories in India. Opposition parties recalled that BJP and RSS members had campaigned in support of Trump’s election victory, contrasting sharply with their current denunciations.

While Trump publicly called for a ceasefire and encouraged both Pakistan and India to move forward with trade, he later appeared to retract his role in the ceasefire during a speech in Qatar, a move Indian media interpreted as Trump backtracking under India’s tough stance.

The rapid shift in Indian media coverage—from supporting Trump’s election campaign to harsh criticism over the ceasefire—has been described as blatant hypocrisy. According to these reports, India’s primary interest in the US has been trade and tariff relief rather than a genuine friendship. The exposure of Indian military weaknesses and US attempts to curb war damage have, according to Indian media, unveiled the true nature of the Modi government’s relations with the US.

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