‘Can't Handle Truth’: Navarro Sharpens Attack On India-Russia Ties Even As Trump Softens Tone

Last Updated:September 06, 2025, 08:01 IST

Peter Navarro, Trump's adviser, launched another attack on India, stating that New Delhi "can't handle the truth" about its energy ties with Moscow.

India-US ties: Peter Navarro attacks India again (AFP Image)

Donald Trump’s adviser Peter Navarro has fired another attack on India, following up on his previous jabs over Russian oil purchase, and presented “facts", claiming New Delhi “can’t handle truth".

His sharpened attack came even though his boss, the US President, has softened his tone against India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his first visit to China in seven years to attend the SCO Summit and met President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

“FACTS: India highest tariffs costs U.S. jobs. India buys Russian oil purely to profit/Revenues feed Russia war machine. Ukrainians/Russians die. U.S. taxpayers shell out more. India can’t handle truth/spins," Navarro posted on X.

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