Trump condemns “barbaric violence” against Hindus in Bangladesh

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has condemned the “barbaric violence” against Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. The former US President also promised to strengthen the US-India partnership if elected president in the November 5 polls.

Trump said, "So when India, which is a very big abuser.... He (Narendra Modi) happens to be coming to meet me next week. And, Modi is a fantastic man. A lot of these leaders are fantastic... These people are the sharpest people.
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Namaste Trump rally in Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat in 2020. Photo courtesy: White House/Wikipedia Creative Commons

Trump made the comment on X, where he also wished the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. “Happy Diwali to All. I hope the Festival of Lights leads to the Victory of Good over Evil!” Trump said. “I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos,” he said.

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He also attributed the attacks to his Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. “It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America. They have been a disaster from Israel to Ukraine to our own Southern Border, but we will Make America Strong Again and bring back Peace through Strength!

US Vice President and Democrat nominee Kamala Harris addressing a rally in Michigan. Photo courtesy: x.com/KamalaHarris
US Vice President and Democrat nominee Kamala Harris addressing a rally in Michigan. Photo courtesy: x.com/KamalaHarris

“We will also protect Hindu Americans against the anti-religion agenda of the radical left. We will fight for your freedom. Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi,” Trump said.

“Kamala Harris will destroy your small businesses with more regulations and higher taxes. By contrast, I cut taxes, cut regulations, unleashed American energy, and built the greatest economy in history. We will do it again, bigger and better than ever before—and we will Make America Great Again,” he said.