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Trump reshares India Today cover image day after praising PM Modi
UPDATED: Jun 18, 2026 21:46 IST
US President Donald Trump reshared India Today's 'Newsmakers of the Year 2025' magazine cover on his Truth Social platform, a day after he heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-Les-Bains, France. The cover, titled 'The Mover and the Shaker', features a powerful image of Trump alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The post sparked global attention, coming after significant diplomatic engagements and a meeting between the two leaders after sixteen months. During their interactions, Trump highly praised Prime Minister Modi, describing him as a tough negotiator. The reshared cover highlights the strong diplomatic ties and growing bilateral engagement between India and the United States.
Earlier, President Trump had posted the India Today magazine cover on 2 February 2026.
Trump reshares India Today cover image day after heaping praise on PM Modi
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