Video clip of Trump’s apparent snub of Modi at G7 summit goes viral
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ISLAMABAD – An interaction between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 Summit has attracted attention in Indian media, with commentators highlighting what they described as a lack of warmth between the two leaders. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, marked the first face-to-face interaction between Trump and Modi in approximately 16 months. According to Indian media reports, the two leaders exchanged a handshake and briefly spoke after entering the meeting venue. However, observers noted the absence of the warm gestures that had often characterized their previous meetings. हँस-हँस के पेट में दर्द हो गया 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/qq9HrCYx6Q — Dr. Ragini Nayak (@NayakRagini) June 16, 2026 The reports further pointed out that during the leaders’ group photograph session, Trump and Modi appeared to maintain a noticeable distance from each other while leaving the meeting hall and taking their positions with other world leaders. Images and video clips from the summit circulated widely on social media, prompting discussion in Indian media about the body language displayed during the encounter and its possible diplomatic significance. Neither the White House nor the Indian government issued any statement suggesting tensions between the two leaders, and no official comment was made regarding the interaction during the summit. Iran warns of strong response if Israeli operations in Lebanon continue