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U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will not get involved in the recent tensions between India and Pakistan following a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on April 22.
Speaking to reporters before heading to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, Trump was asked if he planned to speak with the leaders of India and Pakistan.
He replied that the two countries would “get it figured out one way or the other”, and added that there have been tensions on that border for 1,500 years, a clear exaggeration of the actual timeline.
Trump had offered to mediate between the two countries during his first term, after Pakistan’s then-Prime Minister Imran Khan publicly asked for help during a joint appearance at the White House. India, however, declined the offer, as it has always opposed outside involvement in its border disputes with Pakistan and China.
During Trump’s second term, he again offered to mediate — this time between India and China during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the White House in February. India turned that down as well.
This time, Trump has stayed out of the matter, though both he and U.S. officials quickly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack and expressed support for India. Just hours after the attack, which left at least 26 people dead, Trump called Prime Minister Modi to offer his condolences and U.S. support. The White House also released a statement condemning the attack.
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard posted a message on X, saying, “We are with you and support you as you hunt down those responsible for this heinous attack.”
(Photo courtesy: Donald Trump Instagram)
