Trump Faces Criticism Over Comment on Indian Reporter’s Accent During Modi Visit

The U.S. President struggled to understand a reporter's question about anti-India sentiments in the U.S., overshadowing the announcement of a key extradition to India.

President Donald Trump expressed difficulty understanding an Indian reporter's accent during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.
The reporter's question focused on the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, and rising anti-India sentiments in the U.S.
Trump's remark, stating he could not understand the reporter, drew comparisons to a similar incident involving an Afghan journalist the previous week.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently cleared Rana's extradition to India, where he faces charges related to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people.
The moment sparked discussions on the challenges of communication in international diplomacy and the handling of sensitive topics during press events.