Trump hosts glitzy dinner at new White House ballroom, makes big claim on India-Pak war again

At a White House ballroom dinner, President Trump hailed India and Pakistan for stepping back from the brink of a nuclear confrontation earlier this year, claiming his tariff threats played a decisive role in averting “a catastrophic war.” Trump recounted how “seven planes were shot down” before he personally warned both nations that he would impose 200% tariffs and halt all trade unless the fighting stopped.