U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed strong admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a live interaction at the 250th U.S. Independence Day celebration held at the U.S. Embassy in the national capital, calling the Indian leader a “friend” and reaffirming close bilateral ties. U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor, along with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was present at the commemorative event, where Trump addressed attendees virtually.