'Thank you my friend': PM Modi joins Truth Social after Trump's Fridman podcast post

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his debut on Truth Social on Monday and was quick to respond to US President Donald Trump, who had shared a link to Modi’s recent podcast with AI researcher Lex Fridman.
In his reply, PM Modi thanked Trump and highlighted the broad themes he covered in the podcast, including his personal journey, India’s civilisational outlook, and global issues.
“Thank you, my friend, President Trump. I’ve covered a wide range of topics, including my life journey, India’s civilisational outlook, global issues, and more,” PM Modi wrote on Truth Social.

Trump had earlier posted a YouTube link to PM Modi’s extensive conversation with Fridman, which lasted nearly three hours.
In the podcast, the Prime Minister Modi spoke at length about his experiences with Trump, their close working relationship, and his admiration for Trump’s leadership style. He recalled key moments such as the grand ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston in 2019 and shared how Trump had personally taken him on a guided tour of the White House, detailing historical facts without notes.
PM Modi also commended Trump’s resilience after the recent assassination attempt, stating that his unwavering commitment to America reminded him of his own “Nation First” principle.
PM Modi’s arrival on Truth Social is significant, as the platform is primarily associated with Trump’s supporters and conservative voices in the US. His first post read, “Delighted to be on Truth Social! Looking forward to interacting with all the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the times to come.”

Trump has often praised PM Modi, calling him a “tough and better negotiator,” a remark the Indian leader addressed in the podcast, saying that while he appreciated the compliment, his focus has always been on India’s interests in any negotiations. PM Modi also noted that Trump appeared more prepared for his second presidential term, suggesting that he had a clearer roadmap and well-defined goals.
The exchange between the two leaders comes at a crucial time, as India and the US are engaged in negotiations over trade tariffs.
Trump has previously criticised India’s high tariff rates, while the Indian government has assured a parliamentary panel that no firm commitments have been made yet, with discussions ongoing.