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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Trump sought mileage from Indo-Pak conflict, made false claim: US lawmaker
US Congressman Shri Thanedar said on Monday that there was no basis for President Donald Trump to take credit for stopping the conflict between India and Pakistan, and accused him of seeking political mileage from the situation. In an interaction here at the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Thanedar said that after the Pahalgam attack in which terrorists killed 26 people, it was natural for India to respond with Operation Sindoor' and the US certainly accepted New Delhi's position. He said India and Pakistan are capable of solving their issues. Neither India nor Pakistan invited the US to mediate, he said. Thanedar, a second-term US Representative representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District, has introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Trump. I don't think there was any basis for the announcement made by Trump. He only wanted to seek mileage out of it, so he made the announcement," he said. Earlier this month, India launched Operation Sindoor and hit terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of drone and missile strikes. Trump had claimed that his administration stopped a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan, telling the South Asian neighbours that America would do a lot of trade with them if they ended hostilities. Indian government sources in New Delhi have maintained that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea and that no third party was involved. Trump had announced India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire and claimed that it happened after a long night of talks mediated by the United States. Later, in a post on Truth Social, he offered to work with India and Pakistan for a solution on Kashmir while crediting Washington for helping the two nations arrive at the historic and heroic decision of stopping the conflict. India maintains that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral matter and that there is no space for any third-party engagement. America had no role in it (in stopping the conflict). India too denied any such thing. There is no basis for Trump taking credit for it, Thanedar said. India and Pakistan are capable of solving their issues. I don't think either India or Pakistan invited the US to mediate, he added. Thanedar said the Indian response to the Pahalgam attack was measured, and Pakistan should not have reacted to it. There was no war. So there was no such thing called a ceasefire, he said. A bitter critic of Trump, Thanedar said Trump's announcement stemmed from his love to stay in the limelight. He cannot sleep if there is no mention of him in the 24-hour news cycle. He wants to manage every news cycle. So he keeps announcing new things which are newsworthy. But they are not well thought (out), he said. Thanedar said Trump's policy on immigrants is harmful for the US, as it is a country of immigrants. He advocated the need to reform the US immigrant policy and said the rules related to it are outdated.
The Print
26-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Indo-Pak conflict: Trump was seeking mileage out of it, no basis in his claim, says US Congressman
He said India and Pakistan are capable of solving their issues. Neither India nor Pakistan invited the US to mediate, he said. In an interaction here at the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh, Thanedar said that after the Pahalgam attack in which terrorists killed 26 people, it was natural for India to respond with 'Operation Sindoor' and the US certainly accepted New Delhi's position. Mumbai, May 26 (PTI) US Congressman Shri Thanedar said on Monday that there was no basis for President Donald Trump to take credit for stopping the conflict between India and Pakistan, and accused him of seeking political mileage from the situation. Thanedar, a second-term US Representative representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District, has introduced seven articles of impeachment against President Trump. 'I don't think there was any basis for the announcement made by Trump. He only wanted to seek mileage out of it, so he made the announcement,' he said. Earlier this month, India launched Operation Sindoor and hit terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of drone and missile strikes. Trump had claimed that his administration stopped a 'nuclear conflict' between India and Pakistan, telling the South Asian neighbours that America would do a 'lot of trade' with them if they ended hostilities. Indian government sources in New Delhi have maintained that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea and that no third party was involved. Trump had announced India and Pakistan agreed to a 'full and immediate ceasefire' and claimed that it happened after a long night of talks 'mediated by the United States'. Later, in a post on Truth Social, he offered to work with India and Pakistan for a 'solution' on Kashmir while crediting Washington for helping the two nations arrive at the 'historic and heroic decision' of stopping the conflict. India maintains that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral matter and that there is no space for any third-party engagement. 'America had no role in it (in stopping the conflict). India too denied any such thing. There is no basis for Trump taking credit for it,' Thanedar said. 'India and Pakistan are capable of solving their issues. I don't think either India or Pakistan invited the US to mediate,' he added. Thanedar said the Indian response to the Pahalgam attack was measured, and Pakistan should not have reacted to it. 'There was no war. So there was no such thing called a ceasefire,' he said. A bitter critic of Trump, Thanedar said Trump's announcement stemmed from his 'love to stay in the limelight'. 'He cannot sleep if there is no mention of him in the 24-hour news cycle. He wants to manage every news cycle. So he keeps announcing new things which are newsworthy. But they are not well thought (out),' he said. Thanedar said Trump's policy on immigrants is harmful for the US, as it is a country of immigrants. He advocated the need to reform the US immigrant policy and said the rules related to it are outdated. PTI PR NR This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Deccan Herald
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Indo-Pak conflict: Trump was seeking mileage out of it, no basis in his claim, says US Congressman
Thanedar said that after the Pahalgam attack in which terrorists killed 26 people, it was natural for India to respond with 'Operation Sindoor' and the US certainly accepted New Delhi's position.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Progressive knives come out for Democrat behind Trump impeachment push
Progressive knives are out for Rep. Shri Thanedar (D), a Michigan lawmaker who has emerged as something of a lightning rod within his party as he braces for a potentially tough reelection fight. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) last week became the first House Democrat this cycle to back a primary challenger to an incumbent when she threw her support behind Thanedar's progressive rival, arguing Thanedar has failed his constituents. Meanwhile, the second-term lawmaker has drawn criticism from moderates after his push to impeach President Trump, which received no oxygen from Democratic leadership. The developments signal a potentially explosive primary that could be one of the highest-profile intraparty clashes in next year's midterms. 'The question is can there be a clear alternative vs. a multiprimary field,' said former Michigan Rep. Mark Schauer (D), arguing that a more crowded field to split the anti-Thanedar vote may benefit him. Thanedar has undergone a political evolution during his relatively short amount of time serving in public office. After building a career as a businessman, he first entered politics when he ran for governor of Michigan in 2018, coming in third place with 18 percent of the vote but performing more strongly in the Detroit area. He was elected to the Michigan state House in 2020 and won an open seat representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House two years later. He had sought to establish his reputation as a progressive, having run for governor on issues like advocating for a $15 minimum wage and single-payer health care. But critics have raised questions about Thanedar's progressive credentials for years. During his gubernatorial run, they pointed to issues like his donation to the late Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign and allegations that he considered running as a Republican in 2018. Thanedar denied that he considered running as a Republican and said at the time that he only made the donation to attend an event and ask McCain a question. He's also faced criticism throughout his political career over the millions of dollars that he has lent his campaigns, leaning on his significant wealth to boost his candidacy. He became even more of a target after he renounced his membership in the Democratic Socialists of America in October 2023 over the group's promotion of a rally in New York City that Thanedar said was antisemitic. The rally was held just a day after Hamas's deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 and saw hundreds taken as hostages. Thanedar maintained that his ideals hadn't changed at all and he still supported issues like universal health care, labor unions, environmental justice and equity for communities of color. He faced a progressive challenge last year from Detroit City Council member Mary Waters but won his primary by 20 points. But the effort to oust him this time has gotten a fresh boost thanks to Tlaib, who has thrown her support behind state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D). Former state Sen. Adam Hollier, who planned to run last year but didn't receive enough valid signatures to appear on the ballot, is also running. McKinney has sought to portray Thanedar as an out-of-touch multimillionaire, arguing in his campaign launch video that he has more in common with President Trump and Elon Musk than his constituents. McKinney told The Hill in a statement that he feels he can win the race despite last year's challenge failing because of the 'incredibly broad spectrum of support' he has rallied. He noted that Tlaib is the only other member of Congress representing Detroit, and she supports him because she needs a 'real partner in Washington to deliver for our communities at home.' He said he truly understands the issues facing constituents because he's experienced them himself, noting that he represents the poorest state House district in Michigan and had a single mother who worked multiple jobs. He also said he understands the impacts of environmental pollution as he has to regularly check his children's lead levels to ensure the water isn't poisoning them. 'From Detroit to Downriver and beyond, we've been left behind and forgotten by Washington for far too long,' McKinney said. 'And that's because you can't fight for our communities if you're an out-of-touch millionaire bought by corporate super PACs and billionaire-funded lobbies.' A spokesperson for Thanedar's campaign argued that the congressman remains 'highly popular' in the district, enjoying widespread grassroots support. 'While some in the establishment may support one of his opponents, voters resonate more with the Congressman because they know his story of struggle, overcoming poverty, and achieving his American Dream,' they said. 'Voters know that Congressman Thanedar is fighting for them every day in Congress, for things like education, workforce development, healthcare, housing, so they can achieve their American Dream.' Thanedar has often pointed to his own story of growing up poor, immigrating to the U.S. from India and becoming a successful businessman. The spokesperson said the primary, still 15 months away, is not at the top of anyone's mind and noted Thanedar hasn't lost an election in Detroit previously. 'The media making this about the primary, instead of focusing on the substance of Trump's crimes, is giving Trump a pass,' they said. Thanedar dropped his effort to force votes on impeaching Trump, at least temporarily, last week after his proposal received no support from other Democrats, particularly as it had almost no chance of succeeding in the GOP-controlled House. Democratic strategist Len Foxwell said the effort is a distraction from a focus on the economy as polls show voters dissatisfied with Trump's handling of it, and any time spent not discussing the economy is a 'missed opportunity.' Thanedar, who has argued that pushing for impeachment is the right thing to do, said his constituents are 'fully supportive' of his efforts. Strategists said the effort could be helpful for boosting support among the Democratic base, but Thanedar still could face his biggest challenge yet in his career. 'I think he's tremendously vulnerable with candidates that put together a strong race that is focused on the community,' said strategist Andrew Feldman, who's worked in Michigan. As a Democrat wanting change in Washington, Schauer said he would prefer the focus to be on competitive seats that Democrats could pick up next year, but the primary race still matters, particularly to the constituents of the 13th District. 'Every seat in Congress is important,' he said. 'We need Democrats that are going to be effective in office. So it's important, for sure.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Progressive knives come out for Democrat behind Trump impeachment push
Progressive knives are out for Rep. Shri Thanedar (D), a Michigan lawmaker who has emerged as something of a lightning rod within his party as he braces for a potentially tough reelection fight. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) last week became the first House Democrat this cycle to back a primary challenger to an incumbent when she threw her support behind Thanedar's progressive rival, arguing Thanedar has failed his constituents. Meanwhile, the second-term lawmaker has drawn criticism from moderates after his push to impeach President Trump, which received no oxygen from Democratic leadership. The developments signal a potentially explosive primary that could be one of the highest-profile intraparty clashes in next year's midterms. 'The question is can there be a clear alternative vs. a multiprimary field,' said former Michigan Rep. Mark Schauer (D), arguing that a more crowded field to split the anti-Thanedar vote may benefit him. Thanedar has undergone a political evolution during his relatively short amount of time serving in public office. After building a career as a businessman, he first entered politics when he ran for governor of Michigan in 2018, coming in third place with 18 percent of the vote but performing more strongly in the Detroit area. He was elected to the Michigan state House in 2020 and won an open seat representing Michigan's 13th Congressional District in the U.S. House two years later. He had sought to establish his reputation as a progressive, having run for governor on issues like advocating for a $15 minimum wage and single-payer health care. But critics have raised questions about Thanedar's progressive credentials for years. During his gubernatorial run, they pointed to issues like his donation to the late Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign and allegations that he considered running as a Republican in 2018. Thanedar denied that he considered running as a Republican and said at the time that he only made the donation to attend an event and ask McCain a question. He's also faced criticism throughout his political career over the millions of dollars that he has lent his campaigns, leaning on his significant wealth to boost his candidacy. He became even more of a target after he renounced his membership in the Democratic Socialists of America in October 2023 over the group's promotion of a rally in New York City that Thanedar said was antisemitic. The rally was held just a day after Hamas's deadly Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 and saw hundreds taken as hostages. Thanedar maintained that his ideals hadn't changed at all and he still supported issues like universal health care, labor unions, environmental justice and equity for communities of color. He faced a progressive challenge last year from Detroit City Council member Mary Waters but won his primary by 20 points. But the effort to oust him this time has gotten a fresh boost thanks to Tlaib, who has thrown her support behind state Rep. Donavan McKinney (D). Former state Sen. Adam Hollier, who planned to run last year but didn't receive enough valid signatures to appear on the ballot, is also running. McKinney has sought to portray Thanedar as an out-of-touch multimillionaire, arguing in his campaign launch video that he has more in common with President Trump and Elon Musk than his constituents. McKinney told The Hill in a statement that he feels he can win the race despite last year's challenge failing because of the 'incredibly broad spectrum of support' he has rallied. He noted that Tlaib is the only other member of Congress representing Detroit, and she supports him because she needs a 'real partner in Washington to deliver for our communities at home.' He said he truly understands the issues facing constituents because he's experienced them himself, noting that he represents the poorest state House district in Michigan and had a single mother who worked multiple jobs. He also said he understands the impacts of environmental pollution as he has to regularly check his children's lead levels to ensure the water isn't poisoning them. 'From Detroit to Downriver and beyond, we've been left behind and forgotten by Washington for far too long,' McKinney said. 'And that's because you can't fight for our communities if you're an out-of-touch millionaire bought by corporate super PACs and billionaire-funded lobbies.' A spokesperson for Thanedar's campaign argued that the congressman remains 'highly popular' in the district, enjoying widespread grassroots support. 'While some in the establishment may support one of his opponents, voters resonate more with the Congressman because they know his story of struggle, overcoming poverty, and achieving his American Dream,' they said. 'Voters know that Congressman Thanedar is fighting for them every day in Congress, for things like education, workforce development, healthcare, housing, so they can achieve their American Dream.' Thanedar has often pointed to his own story of growing up poor, immigrating to the U.S. from India and becoming a successful businessman. The spokesperson said the primary, still 15 months away, is not at the top of anyone's mind and noted Thanedar hasn't lost an election in Detroit previously. 'The media making this about the primary, instead of focusing on the substance of Trump's crimes, is giving Trump a pass,' they said. Thanedar dropped his effort to force votes on impeaching Trump, at least temporarily, last week after his proposal received no support from other Democrats, particularly as it had almost no chance of succeeding in the GOP-controlled House. Democratic strategist Len Foxwell said the effort is a distraction from a focus on the economy as polls show voters dissatisfied with Trump's handling of it, and any time spent not discussing the economy is a 'missed opportunity.' Thanedar, who has argued that pushing for impeachment is the right thing to do, said his constituents are 'fully supportive' of his efforts. Strategists said the effort could be helpful for boosting support among the Democratic base, but Thanedar still could face his biggest challenge yet in his career. 'I think he's tremendously vulnerable with candidates that put together a strong race that is focused on the community,' said strategist Andrew Feldman, who's worked in Michigan. As a Democrat wanting change in Washington, Schauer said he would prefer the focus to be on competitive seats that Democrats could pick up next year, but the primary race still matters, particularly to the constituents of the 13th District. 'Every seat in Congress is important,' he said. 'We need Democrats that are going to be effective in office. So it's important, for sure.'
