US President Trump Defied MEA’s Request To Avoid Questions After PM Modi Meet, Held 45-Minute Press Conference | Video
New Delhi: Diplomatic protocol was put to the test as President Trump reportedly shunned a request from New Delhi to not have a media conference post his meeting with PM Modi. According to the US Ambassador Sergio Gor, a request came from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to the White House that Trump not hold a press conference after his meeting with Modi. The two leaders met on the…
US President Donald Trump chose to disregard a request from India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) not to engage with the press following his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The two leaders met at the G7 summit in France earlier in the year. After the meeting, Trump inquired about any requests from India regarding the press conference.
The MEA had asked that no questions be allowed at the press conference, but Trump agreed to have a 45-minute press conference instead. Gor stated that Trump asked the media if they had any questions and when the press conference began, the President opened the floor to questions, launching into a lengthy press conference. While the MEA declined to formally respond to Ambassador Gor's comments, diplomatic sources noted that such discussions are routine when heads of state meet.
The US ambassador also highlighted the progress on the India-US trade deal, stating that "almost everything is done" but citing a Supreme Court decision that struck down a significant part of the deal. Regarding the Indian media, Gor expressed frustration with what he perceived as sensational and disjointed reporting, calling it "fake news."
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