5 takeaways from US President Donald Trump's India trip

President Trump revels in huge crowds, Modi's praise during maiden India visit

Published: February 24, 2020 19:58 Compiled by Omar Shariff and Balaram Menon

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US President Donald Trump addressed the largest crowd of his political career Monday, celebrating the relationship between the world's oldest and largest democracies during a speech to a stadium crowd of more than 100,000. Image Credit: AP

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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to announce $3.5 billion in defense contracts on Tuesday when the two leaders are scheduled to hold meetings in New Delhi. Image Credit: ANI

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Trump avoided any mention of a new citizenship law passed in December that gives priority to refugees from surrounding countries who are Hindu or adherents of five other faiths, but not Muslims. Image Credit: AFP

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The visit has so far been more about pageantry. Trump’s day was largely devoted to a trio of enviable photo-ops: the largest rally of Trump’s presidency sandwiched between visits to a former home of independence leader Mahatma Gandhi and the Taj Mahal. Image Credit: AFP

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This trip, in particular, reflected a Trump campaign strategy to showcase him in his presidential role and provide counter-programming to the Democrats’ primary contest. It is producing the kinds of visuals his campaign can use in future ads. Image Credit: AP

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Trump said a “booming” America is a great thing for India and also for the world and “that’s why, we are so happy to announce that we have had the greatest economy ever in the history of the US.” Image Credit: AFP

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Donald Trump is greeted by Narendra Modi, with first lady Melania Trump, upon arrival at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, in Ahmedabad. Image Credit: AP

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. Image Credit: AFP

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump listen to Narendra Modi (L) as they sit next to a charkha, or spinning wheel, during their visit at Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad on February 24, 2020. Image Credit: AFP

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People wave as Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Narendra Modi enroute Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad. Image Credit: ANI

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump disembark from Air Force One upon their arrival at Agra Air Base. Image Credit: AFP

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Donald Trump with Melania Trump at Taj Mahal in Agra. Image Credit: ANI

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Donald Trump greets Narendra Modi as he arrives at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport in Ahmedabad. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Narendra Modi, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. Image Credit: ANI

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Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and daughter Ivanka Trump at Taj Mahal in Agra. Image Credit: ANI

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump pose as they visit the Taj Mahal in Agra. Image Credit: AFP

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US President Donald Trump smiles while addressing 'Namaste Trump' rally at Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. Image Credit: AFP

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