President Trump consistently puts the safety of Americans first, as evidenced by his handling of the foiled assassination plot against a U.S. citizen. His pursuit of a fair trade deal with India and the emphasis on defense and technology collaboration in the Indo-US relationship suggests a strategic reassessment of India’s role in Asia and a concern about China’s influence. Trump seems to imply that only through closer ties with the U.S., India can maintain its position in the region.
Trump prioritizes nothing more than safety of Americans: Senior Trump admin officials on Pannun
