The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has reaffirmed US support for India against terrorism. His statement comes amidst tensions with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam Terror attack.
Mike Johnson said at the Congressional briefing at Capitol on Monday, “India has to stand against terrorism. We will do everything possible to support those efforts. Trump administration will help India with energy and resources to fight terrorism.”
Very pertinent question from @surinderkauldr to the speaker of the house Mike Johnson
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‘What is your message for India who has been at the receiving end of cross border terrorism for last several decades’
Today,May 5th at Congressional briefing at The Capitol Hill, Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/qoPlItUgfN
What did Speaker Mike Johnson say?
On being asked about his message for India, Johnson said, “Look, we have great sympathy for what’s happening over there and we want to stand with our allies. I think India is a very important partner to us in so many ways. I hope that the trade negotiations will work out well between the two countries. No one asked me about tariffs, I’m glad. Yes, but a critically important relationship for us and such a large population in such an important country. And India has to stand against terrorism there as well.”
He went on to add, “We’ll do everything we can in the US to support those efforts. And I think that’s all part of this relationship as it develops. The Trump administration clearly understands the importance of that relationship and clearly understands the importance of the threat of terrorism. And so I think if that threat is increased, I think you’ll see the administration, my belief is that they will focus more energy and resources and time to help assist with that. That’s certainly our hope.”
Mike Johnson is a member of the Republican Party, which currently controls all the three branches of the US Government: The House, The Senate and The White House. The Trump administration has expressed consistent support for India during the current India-Pakistan tensions. At the same time, the US has continued to urge India to work with Pakistan to deescalate tensions.
