Donald Trump's first reaction to India's Operation Sindoor in Pakistan: ‘Hope it ends..’

Donald Trump reacted to India's Operation Sindoor strikes on Pakistan, saying he hopes ‘it ends quickly’

Updated on: May 7, 2025, 04:58:07 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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In his first reaction to India's Operation Sindoor strikes on Pakistan, President Donald Trump said he hopes ‘it ends very quickly’. The 78-year-old's statement comes just after the Indian defence ministry announced that it had targeted nine sites in Pakistan in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam.

US President Donald Trump reacted to India's strikes on Pakistan (AFP)

At a press conference on Tuesday, Trump was asked if he had a reaction to the latest attack.

“It's a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the oval. Just heard about it. I guess people knew something was going to happen based on a little bit of the past. They've been fighting for a long time. They've been fighting for many, many decades. And centuries, actually, if you think about it. I hope it ends very quickly,” the US president said.

Earlier in the day, US Speaker Mike Johnson said that Washington would provide the necessary energy and resources to aid New Delhi's fight against terrorism.

“India has to stand against terrorism. We will do everything possible to support those efforts. Trump administration will help India with energy and resources to fight terrorism," Johnson said.

“We'll do everything we can in the US to support those efforts, and I think that's all part of this relationship as it develops. The Trump administration clearly understands the importance of that relationship and clearly understands the importance of the threat of terrorism,” the speaker added.

India's statement on Operation Sindoor

A press release posted on PIB said India conducted Operation Sindoor against terror infrastructure in Pakistan. The Indian Army posted on X, “Justice is served. Jai Hind!”

PIB added that nine sites have been targeted, further adding that the action was measured and non-escalatory in nature. “No Pakistani military facilities have been targeted. India has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution,” it stated.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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