It Was 6 a.m. When Trump Suddenly Said, ‘Let’s Call PM Modi’: U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor Shares the Story Behind the Special Trump–Modi Bond”

U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor dismissed claims that India–U.S. relations are weakening and emphasized the strong personal bond between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharing an anecdote, Gor said that one morning at around 6 a.m., Trump suddenly remarked, “Let’s call PM Modi,” highlighting the close rapport between the two leaders. He also downplayed the controversy over the renaming of the Indo-Pacific Command, stating that what truly matters is America’s actions, not the name printed on a letterhead.