Donald Trump claims the US has lost India and Russia to China, praising Modi, Putin, and Xi in a striking Truth Social post from Tianjin.
Trump’s Latest Broadside on Foreign Policy
Former US President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the United States has “lost” India and Russia to the influence of China, intensifying his criticism of Washington’s current foreign policy. The remark came alongside a photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping together in Tianjin, China.
In his post, Trump referred to China as the “deepest, darkest” power reshaping global alliances. He added a surprising well-wish: “A long and prosperous future to President Xi, President Putin, and Prime Minister Modi.”
The Tianjin Meeting
The photo Trump shared shows Modi, Putin, and Xi smiling during a trilateral meeting in Tianjin, a major Chinese port city. The summit highlighted deepening cooperation on trade, energy, and security, with all three leaders calling for greater multipolarity in global affairs.
For Beijing, the gathering reinforced its status as a hub for Eurasian diplomacy, while Russia and India showcased their willingness to balance ties with China despite ongoing frictions with the West.
Trump’s Warning on US Isolation
Trump’s post reflects his long-running concern that Washington is losing global partners due to failed policies. He argued that the Biden administration’s approach has pushed Russia and India closer to China, leaving the US sidelined.
“Instead of strong leadership, we have weakness,” Trump wrote. “We have lost India. We have lost Russia. They have gone to China. This is the deepest, darkest loss of American diplomacy in our history.”
His comments tap into growing fears in Washington that a China-Russia-India alignment could reshape the global order, weakening US influence in Asia, Eurasia, and the Global South.
Modi, Putin, and Xi: A Strategic Triangle
Although India has historically aligned with the United States and Western allies in areas such as trade and defense, Modi’s presence alongside Xi and Putin underscores India’s complex diplomacy.
- Russia, heavily sanctioned since its invasion of Ukraine, has relied on India and China to keep its energy sector afloat.
- India, while maintaining defense cooperation with the US, continues to import Russian oil and weapons, and seeks to avoid dependence on the West.
- China, meanwhile, positions itself as the glue binding Eurasian powers against Western dominance.
Analysts say the trilateral optics from Tianjin give Beijing a symbolic victory while raising alarm in Western capitals.
Trump vs. Biden on Foreign Alliances
Trump’s remarks also serve as a political weapon against President Joe Biden, whom he accuses of failing to keep India and Russia engaged with the West.
During his presidency, Trump touted a strong relationship with Modi, often highlighting the “Howdy Modi” rally in Texas and defense agreements signed with India. He also maintained direct dialogue with Putin despite controversies over Russian interference in US elections.
By contrast, Trump argues that Biden’s policies have strengthened China’s hand, accelerating the drift of Russia and India into Beijing’s orbit.
Looking Ahead
The image of Modi, Putin, and Xi together in Tianjin may become a defining symbol of the shifting world order—and a powerful talking point for Trump as he campaigns for a return to the White House.
Whether India will truly side with China and Russia over the US remains contested. But Trump’s dramatic framing of the situation—casting it as America’s “deepest, darkest” loss—underscores the stakes of the geopolitical realignment underway.
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