Trump and Modi Hand-in-Hand on Border Security at U.S. Rally

Modi’s moves on Kashmir have prompted Pakistani backlash
The two leaders spoke in Texas before 50,000 Indian Americans

Jacob Shapiro, director of analysis at Geopolitical Futures, discusses the relations between the U.S. and India.(Source: Bloomberg)

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By Josh Wingrove and Archana Chaudhary

September 22, 2019 at 5:40 PM UTC

Updated on

September 23, 2019 at 4:29 AM UTC

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President Donald Trump endorsed India’s need for “border security” at a rock concert-like event in Houston with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government seeks to expand its control of the disputed territory of Kashmir.

Sharing a stage in Houston and later walking hand-in-hand around a football stadium, Trump received Modi’s endorsement in front of more than 50,000 Indian Americans -- an influential voter base.