US Envoy Recalls Trump Wanting to Call 'Friend' Modi at 6 AM, Says "He Doesn't Sleep"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:09am on 30 Jun 2026,Tuesday India Global

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor recalled an incident when US President Donald Trump wanted to call Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 6 am IST during a UFC event in Miami. Gor said Trump believed Modi would already be awake. "He'll be up. He's like me. He doesn't sleep," Trump reportedly said. Gor said the moment showed the close friendship between the two leaders. He also said Trump sees Modi as a trusted friend. The envoy added that India-US trade talks are in the final stage and PM Modi will visit the US for the G20 Summit in December. (PC: Reuters)

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