US Congressman Ro Khanna blames Trump for ‘Worst India-US Ties in 30 Years’, says ‘Ask Jaishankar’
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has claimed that relations between India and the United States are at their lowest point in three decades, blaming US President Donald Trump's foreign policy decisions for the deterioration in bilateral ties.
Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington, the California Democrat said Trump's policies, particularly regarding Iran and trade, had negatively impacted India's interests and weakened the trust between the two countries.
"The US-India relationship has been at its lowest point in the last 30 years," Khanna said. He added, "Trump's policies of getting into a war with Iran have been utterly destructive. It has been utterly destructive to the prices of gas in India. Talk to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar if you don't believe me."
Khanna also claimed that during a recent visit to China, India's ambassador there told him that "a generation of trust has been lost" because of Trump's policies. He argued that failing to acknowledge the damage caused by the US administration would ignore the reality of the current diplomatic situation.
The Congressman further criticised Trump's broader foreign policy, accusing the administration of pursuing a "might makes right" approach. He cited Washington's stance on Iran, Cuba and Greenland, and also took aim at the administration's immigration and student visa policies, saying they were hurting America's ability to attract global talent.
Khanna expressed confidence that the Democratic Party would perform strongly in the upcoming US midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election, while reiterating that rebuilding international partnerships would be essential for restoring America's global leadership.
