US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday morning (Indian time) to share a three-hour podcast featuring Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lex Fridman, spotlighting their personal rapport and shared nationalist ethos.

The conversation, originally aired on Fridman’s popular platform, saw Modi reflect on his bond with Trump, praising the President’s “humility” and readiness for a second term.

Modi recounted Trump’s resilience post an assassination attempt, saying, “Even after being shot, he remained unwaveringly dedicated to America.

His life was for his nation—his America First spirit mirrors my Bharat First belief.” He highlighted Trump’s gesture at the 2019 ‘Howdy Modi’ event, where the then-President sat among the crowd, and a White House tour where Trump personally guided him, breaking protocol. “His humility and vision for America’s future are clearer now,” Modi noted, lauding Trump’s “well-defined roadmap” for his renewed tenure.

The PM also addressed Trump’s past remark calling him a superior negotiator, attributing it to graciousness. “My negotiations are always for India’s interests,” he said. Beyond Trump, Modi reminisced about his ties with Elon Musk, tracing back to his Gujarat days. Describing their recent meeting as “familial,” he connected Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) vision to his own governance reforms.

Trump’s decision to share the podcast underscores the strengthening Indo-US alliance, blending personal anecdotes with strategic alignment.

As both leaders champion their nations’ primacy, this exchange signals a robust partnership poised to shape global dynamics in Trump’s second term.