Trump Asserts Role in Preventing India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict
During a White House reception, former U.S. President Donald Trump made a striking claim, asserting that his intervention prevented an escalation into a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. Addressing Republican members of Congress on Tuesday, Trump stated, “They’re both powerful nuclear nations and that would have happened, and who knows where that would have ended up. And I stopped it.”
The former President described the tensions as involving "back and forth" combat, noting that five fighter jets were allegedly shot down. He recounted his intervention by saying, "I called them and said, 'Listen, no more trade. If you do this, you’re not going to be good.’”
Trump further emphasized the stabilizing impact the U.S. had on global conflicts during his presidency. He claimed to have averted wars not only between India and Pakistan but also between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. He added that in several other instances, potential wars were prevented.
The comments echoed remarks Trump made last Friday during a dinner with Republican senators. He reiterated the claim of “five jets being shot down” amid the India-Pakistan hostilities and warned of the serious implications, noting the nuclear capabilities of both countries.
In India, these statements have sparked political debate, prompting the Opposition Congress party to call for a definitive response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the claims and the extent of U.S. involvement in the de-escalation efforts.
While Indian and Pakistani officials have largely refrained from commenting on Trump’s assertions, the former President’s revelations, if accurate, suggest significant behind-the-scenes diplomacy during a particularly tense period in South Asian relations.
