5 takeaways from US President Donald Trump's India trip

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

Last updated: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump visit the Taj Mahal in Agra.

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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.

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

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

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Donald Trump with Melania Trump at Taj Mahal in Agra.

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

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Narendra Modi, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.

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Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and daughter Ivanka Trump at Taj Mahal in Agra.

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Donald Trump and Melania Trump pose as they visit the Taj Mahal in Agra.

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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.

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