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'A very tough cookie': Trump says PM Modi a world leader 'he admires' US President Donald Trump has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "a very tough cookie" and one of his most admired global leaders, alongside China's Xi Jinping. Speaking to Axios, Trump highlighted their strong personal rapport, even amidst trade tensions. This praise follows their recent G7 meeting, where Trump emphasized the close India-US relationship and PM Modi's formidable negotiating skills, suggesting a trade deal is nearing completion.

Trump says PM Modi's long term in office has helped US trade US President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that he is a “great leader” and “tough guy”, and thatIndia would have leaders for 6 monthsor a year, and then Modi has been in power for more than 12 years. While his praise for Modi is not new, he has done it several times in the past including at the G7 leaders summit bilateral meeting, but his comments that India would have leaders for a short duration is factually incorrect since 1998. Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, Manmohan Singh was PM for 10 years (2004-2014), Atal Bihari Vajpayee for 6 years (1998-2004). The only short duration Prime Ministers in the last 30 years were between 1996 and 1998, when there were two PMs — H D Deve Gowda and I K Gujral for about a year each, and Vajpayee for 16 days. Trump said he had watchedIndia over the years and seen leaderschange quite often. “Somebody would be there for six months and then a year. And then all of a sudden, Prime Minister Modi ended up; he’s been there for more than 12 years, very solid. And he does it through, like, there’s a great calmness, and yet he’s not…

Modi 'tough cookie', 'great leader' : Trump - The Economic Times ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit 2026, in Evian on Wednesday. Washington, US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi , saying he is a "great leader" and "tough guy", who has been in power for more than 12 years. In an interview with Axios, Trump referred to China's President Xi Jinping and Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage and the ability to execute on that. "I think Modi is very good. Yeah. They've had some very good numbers announced. He stays out of wars, which is smart. He's 1.5 billion people. He's actually the biggest. India's actually the biggest. And Modi's a great leader," Trump said in response to a question on the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power, leverage and the ability to execute on that. Trump said the US does a lot of business with India, which earlier used to "rip us off". "And we do a lot of business with them, but now we do fair business. They used to really rip us off. I don't blame them for that. You know, w…

Trump praises Modi as 'tough negotiator', signals India visit U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'tough negotiator,' saying the two leaders held productive talks on trade and signaling tha...

Trump Calls Modi 'Angel-Like' Yet 'Tough as a Killer' ahead of ... International Trump Calls Modi ‘Angel-Like’ Yet ‘Tough as a Killer’ ahead of bilateral meeting Both sides indicated ahead of the summit that the two leaders would hold bilateral discussions on trade, defence cooperation, energy security and critical minerals Akansha Srivastava 17 Jun 2026 20:51 IST Follow Us New Update New Delhi: US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday in unusually candid terms during their interaction at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, describing him as “the most beautiful-looking man” who “looks so nice” and “is like an angel”, while adding that he is “as tough as a killer”. “He is the most beautiful-looking man. He looks so nice. He is like an angel,” Trump said. He then added, “But actually, he is as tough as a killer. He is a killer. But he looks so good, so he gets you by surprise.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by TheNewsDrum (@thenewsdrum) The remarks came during Modi and Trump’s first face-to-face meeting in over 16 months on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, which is being hosted by France from June 15 to 17. Advertisment Officials f…

Trump praises Modi as 'tough negotiator' after talks on G7 sidelines EVIAN-LES-BAINS:US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "very tough negotiator" and said he would visit India in the future, as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the G7 Summit here. Responding to a question on how close the two countries were to finalising a trade deal, Trump lauded Modi's negotiating skills. "Very close,” Trump said while speaking alongside Modi. “We have been there for a little while. He is a very tough negotiator. One of the toughest." Praising the prime minister in his trademark style, Trump said, "He is the most beautiful looking man, he looks so nice, he is like an angel. But actually he is just tough, he is a killer." "But he looks so good, he gets you by surprise. People say he is such a nice man, I say he is very tough, he is a tough trader," the US president said, as Modi sat beside him smiling and visibly amused. "And he loves the Indian people. But he also loves the US," Trump said as he referred to the "Howdy, Modi!" event held in Texas in 2019. As Modi interjected with a reference to the "Namaste Trump" event held in Ahmedabad in …

‘Beautiful, killer, tough’: Trump praises PM Modi at bilateral meet | Video The two leaders held their first talk in 16 months in Evion, France, after PM Modi's official visit to the White House in February 2025.

Modi a tough cookie, 1 of my 2 favourite world… - inkl TOI Correspondent from Washington:Fresh from their meeting at the G7 Summit in France, US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on PM Narendra Modi. "The real Modi is a very tough cookie… He’s been there for more than 12 years… very solid… there's a great calmness, and yet he's not a calm person, he's a very tough guy," Trump said in an interview with Axios. Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now! Trump was responding to a question on the two world leaders he likes the most, the other being Chinese President Xi Jinping. Later, he also listed Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir and PM Shehbaz Sharif as leaders whom he liked. "I think Modi is very good. Yeah. They've had some very good numbers announced. He stays out of wars, which is smart. He's 1.5 billion people. He's actually the biggest. India's actually the biggest. And Modi's a great leader," Trump said when asked about leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage, and the ability to execute on that. Calling both Xi and PM Modi “classics,” the MAGA boss, ever in thrall of entertainment and ratings, mused that, "If you were going to…

Modi ‘tough cookie’, ‘great leader’ who has been in power for over 12 years, says Trump Donald Trump referred to China’s President Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi as the two greatest leaders he likes the most in terms of power and leverage, and the ability to execute on that

Trump saw the Prime Minister of India and said: “He’s the most beautiful looking man. He’s like an angel. He looks so good. Very tough.” This man is one flattering foreign leader away from asking if Modi has plans after the summit.

Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a sideline meeting at the G7 summit in France on Wednesday, abruptly telling reporters that Modi is a “beautiful-looking man.” 🧐"Flashbacks of he and Epstein's escapades!"

Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi of India at ... Remarks Foreign Policy Issued on:September 22, 2019 NRG StadiumHouston, Texas 12:10 P.M. CDT PRIME MINISTER MODI:  Good morning, Houston.  (Applause.)  Good morning, Texas.  (Applause.)  Good morning, America.  (Applause.)  Greetings to my fellow Indians in India and around the world.  (Applause.) Friends, this morning we have a very special person with us.  (Applause.)  He needs no introduction.  (Applause.)  His name is familiar to every person on the planet.  (Applause.)  His name comes up in almost every conversation in the world on global politics.  (Applause.)  His every word is followed by tens of millions.  He was a household name and very popular even before he went on to occupy the highest office in this great country.  (Applause.) From CEO to Commander-in-Chief — (applause) — from ballrooms to the Oval Office — (applause) — from studios to global stage — (applause) — from politics to the economy and to security, he has left a deep and lasting impact everywhere.  (Applause.) Today, he is here with us.  It is my honor and privilege to welcome here, in the magnificent stadium and magnificent gatheri…

'Cool, calm and a total killer': Trump praises PM Modi's leadership ... US President Donald Trump once again praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, highlighting the strong relationship between the two leaders. Trump's remarks are in line with his recent comments about Modi, where he described the Indian Prime Minister as "calm", "cool" and a "total killer". Trump has used the phrase to underline Modi's strength as a leader and negotiator despite his calm public image. Over the years, Trump has often spoken positively about Modi's leadership style and political success. Earlier this month, Trump congratulated Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister. He called him a "strong, healthy and wise man" and said he expected Modi to achieve even greater success in the future. The meeting in Evian-les-Bains was the first in-person interaction between Modi and Trump in more than 16 months. The two leaders exchanged greetings before discussing several important issues. Talks are expected to focus on trade, energy cooperation and regional security. The meeting took place at an important time for India-US relatio…

'Beautiful, killer, tough': Trump praises PM Modi at bilateral meet ... US President Donald Trump on Wednesday showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as both “beautiful” and a “tough” negotiator during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. Speaking alongside Modi, Trump said the United States and India were “very close” to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement, remarking that while Modi is “a beautiful-looking man,” he is also one of the toughest negotiators he has encountered. “We’ve been there for a little while, and he’s a very tough negotiator — one of the toughest, actually,” Trump said when asked about the status of the trade talks. Also Read:Trump's help offer if India ever attacked, Modi's Hormuz appeal: Top quotes from G7 meet The US President also commented on his personal rapport with PM Modi, saying, “"He's been my friend for a long time now, and we've always had a great relationship, and it's great to be with you." “He looks like an angel, but actually, he’s as tough as a killer. He's as tough as they come. He looks so good. So he gets you by surprise. But there's few people like this. People say, 'He's such a nic…

Modi Trump meeting: Trump calls PM Modi an angel but tough as a killer ... There may have been frostiness in ties between India and the US, but thecamaraderie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trumpwas on show during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. The same Trump who labelled India a "hellhole" and a "dead economy" turned the meeting, their first in over a year, into a praise-a-thon for PM Modi, describing him as a "tough trader" but as nice as an "angel". The joint press conference after the bilateral seemed like a hark back to the 'Howdy Modi' and 'Namaste Trump' days as the US President showered praise on his "friend" PM Modi. In fact, Trump went as far as to say that "if anybody attacks that man, we're going to be there", in what seemed to be a subtle message to Pakistan. #WATCH| Evian, France: Speaking about PM Modi, the Russia-Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump says, "...He's a very tough negotiator... You look at this man. I'll give you a lesson. He's the most beautiful-looking man. He looks so nice, like an angel. But actually, he's aspic.twitter.com/KoggIcAUa4— ANI (@ANI)June 17, 2026 The eccentric US President …