Trump makes fun of Indian names, struggles to say 'Diwali' at White House fest? 'Nice, Easy Name…'

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, lighting traditional diyas in the Oval Office and extending warm greetings to the people of India and the Indian-American community. During the event, Trump struggled while pronouncing several Indian names of attendees and officials, drawing lighthearted reactions from those present. Despite the pronunciation challenges, the president praised the festival as a triumph of "light over darkness" and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great friend.”