Donald Trump, US Lied About India-Pak Ceasefire Role, Trade Deal During Op Sindoor: Ex-US Official
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/ May 30, 2025, 01:07PM IST
Former US official Ray Vickery has slammed Donald Trump's claims that he brokered the ceasefire between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Vickery said it was in the Trump administration's nature to exaggerate every development as a personal victory, especially in foreign affairs. The ex-official emphasized that the Indian government has deliberately avoided giving credit to Trump, reflecting the limited US role. He clarified that while Secretary Rubio may have provided an "off-ramp" for Pakistan, the ceasefire was India's call, rooted in its firm stance against terrorism.#trumplied #operationsindoor #indiausrelations #rayvickery #modivstrump #pahalgamattack #trumpfactcheck #ceasefiretruth #pakistanterror #usindia #toibharat
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