Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has stated that the once good personal relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a thing of the past. Bolton cautioned that close ties with the American leader will not shield world leaders from his administration’s policies. His remarks come as India-US relations face a period of strain, exacerbated by the Trump administration’s tariff policies and criticism of New Delhi. According to Bolton, “President Donald Trump had a very good personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but that’s gone now.” The former NSA suggested that Trump views international relations through the prism of his personal connections with leaders, a perspective that can lead to unpredictable foreign policy. This development occurs against a backdrop of increased US tariffs on India, with some administration aides reportedly making critical comments.