PM Modi joins Trump’s Truth Social with a powerful photo—here’s what it means and who he’s following

In a diplomatic masterstroke, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined U.S. President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social. For his first post, Modi shared a throwback picture from the ‘Howdy Modi’ event. His caption read: "Looking forward to interacting with the passionate voices here and engaging in meaningful conversations in the time to come."
The move comes as Trump himself engaged with Modi’s online presence, sharing a link to the Indian leader’s podcast conversation with AI researcher Lex Fridman. In response, Modi thanked Trump and emphasized the key themes he covered: "Thank you, my friend, President Trump. I’ve covered a wide range of topics, including my life journey, India’s civilizational outlook, global issues, and more."

During the podcast, which ran for more than 3 hours, PM Modi talked at length about his dynamics with the US President. Modi remarking on Trump’s resilience after the assassination attempt said, “Even after an assassination bid, he showed no fear and remained unwaveringly dedicated to America. His life was for his nation. His reflection showed his America First spirit, just as I believe in Nation First. I stand for India first, and that’s why we connect so well.”

The image, taken from the ‘Howdy, Modi!’ event in Houston, shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump standing before a crowd of nearly 50,000 attendees, waving as they share the stage. The event, held at NRG Stadium on September 22, 2019, was one of the largest-ever receptions for a foreign leader in the U.S. With a 90-minute cultural program featuring 400 performers, it set the stage for Modi and Trump’s joint address.

During the event, Trump called Modi "one of America’s greatest and most loyal friends." Modi’s entry post on Truth Social, featuring this image, reflects India’s perspective on its relationship with the U.S. and the significance it places on its ties with Washington.
Modi spoke about the event, recently at the podcast too. He said, “In American life, it’s almost impossible for the President to walk into a crowd of thousands, but without even a moment’s hesitation, he (Trump) agreed and started walking with me. His entire security detail was thrown off guard, but for me that moment was truly touching,"
Trump, on his part, is known for his warm rapport with Modi, had recently hosted the Indian Prime Minister at the White House, where he reportedly called him a “tough negotiator.”

Users on Truth Social welcomed Modi with warm messages. One user wrote, “We are happy to have you Mr. Prime Minister Welcome.” Another wrote, “Welcome! We are happy you are a supporter of our wonderful President Trump!” A third user talked about the Indian culture and how much they love it. They said, “It will be an honor to be a part of your conversation on Truth Social.”

PM Modi has gained about 11k followers in just 2 hours and currently follows only President Trump and J D Vance on the platform. The PM has decided to be active on the platform and has also posted about his meeting with the United States Director of National Intelligence, Dr Tulsi Gabbard, who is in India on an official visit.

Truth Social is a social media platform launched in 2022 by former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was created as a response to his bans from mainstream social media sites, particularly Twitter (now X), which had been his preferred communication platform before it suspended him in 2021.
The app is operated by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) and closely resembles Twitter in both design and functionality. Although Elon Musk reinstated Trump’s account on X after acquiring the company in 2022, Trump has continued to use Truth Social as his primary platform.