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U.S. President Trump acknowledges $21 million transfer to Indian Prime Minister Modi, referring to him as a personal acquaintance

U.S. President Donald Trump sparks up a new controversy by alleging that a sum of $21 million from USAID was channeled to "my friend Modi" for a voter engagement scheme in India.

United States allegedly transferred $21 million to "Trump's acquaintance Modi" according to Trump's...
United States allegedly transferred $21 million to "Trump's acquaintance Modi" according to Trump's claims.

U.S. President Trump acknowledges $21 million transfer to Indian Prime Minister Modi, referring to him as a personal acquaintance

In a recent development, US President Donald Trump has made a statement that has ignited a fresh controversy. Trump claimed that $21 million in USAID funds were given to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement that has not been verified nor has any credible evidence been provided to support it.

Meanwhile, the US has imposed sanctions on buyers of Russian goods within a 50-day period. These sanctions are not limited to specific industries or regions, and could potentially impact industries in Indonesia. The specific details about the impact of these sanctions on Indonesia are not yet clear, but they could have economic implications and potentially disrupt trade between the US and Indonesia.

The sanctions could also affect digital trade, as well as food safety regulations in Indonesia, according to some analysts. However, the article does not specify whether any investigation into Trump's claim has been initiated, nor whether the Indian government or the US government has responded to the claim.

The allegations of foreign funding aimed at influencing Indian elections are being traded by both the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress, in a context where both parties are accused of such activities. The article does not specify whether the funds were actually used for a voter turnout program, but it does state that there is no verified information that USAID funds given by President Trump were used or directed to Modi for such a program before being applied.

It's worth noting that the sanctions are a recent development and have not been in place for an extended period. This is a developing story, and more information is expected to be released in the coming days. Stay tuned for updates.

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