Donald Trump on India-Pakistan War: "Then There Will Be No Deal" – Trump Repeats Mediation Claim, Congress Shares Video
Former US President Donald Trump has once again reignited the debate over his alleged role in mediating the recent conflict between India and Pakistan. In a press conference held after the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Trump claimed that his intervention was instrumental in halting the war that began in May. A video of this statement was subsequently shared by the Indian National Congress on social media, reigniting political debate in India.
Trump's Claim: "We Stopped a Nuclear War"
Referring to the hostilities that erupted following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Trump said, “Both India and Pakistan are nuclear-armed nations. I told them, if you keep fighting each other, there will be no trade deal. I’ve discussed trade with both countries many times.”
He went on to add, “Prime Minister Modi is a very good friend of mine. He’s a wonderful person. I explained to him—if you're going to fight, we won’t have a trade deal. Then he said, ‘I want to make a trade deal.’ We stopped a nuclear war.”
This is not the first time Trump has made such a claim. He has repeatedly suggested that his diplomatic efforts have prevented escalation between the two South Asian neighbors.
Congress Shares Video, Takes a Jibe
The Indian National Congress was quick to seize on Trump's remarks, sharing the video on social media with a sarcastic caption:
“Trump stopped the India-Pakistan war for the 18th time. He clearly said—if there is a war, I will not do business. The leaders of both countries said—we want to do business, so we are stopping the war.”
The post appears to be a swipe at both Trump’s repeated claims and the Indian government’s handling of the conflict.
Background: Operation Sindoor
The conflict in question began after the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which led India to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7. As part of the operation, India targeted terrorist camps across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists.
Pakistan reportedly attempted to retaliate in the following days, but Indian forces successfully thwarted their efforts. A ceasefire was eventually declared on May 10, bringing a temporary halt to the cross-border tensions.
Global Reactions and Domestic Debate
Trump’s recent comments have drawn mixed reactions internationally. While some see it as an overstatement of his role, others acknowledge the behind-the-scenes diplomatic pressures that may have contributed to de-escalation.
Back in India, the resurfacing of the video has added a new twist to political narratives, with opposition parties using it to question the government's stance on foreign intervention and national security.
As of now, neither the Indian nor Pakistani governments have officially responded to Trump’s latest comments.