Embracing his alignment with top business executives, US President Donald Trump hosted Diwali celebrations for an impressive group of Indian American CEOs on Tuesday afternoon (US time). Important administration officials of Indian origin (or those who follow Hindu faith, or simply celebrate the Festival of Lights), including FBI Director Kash Patel and National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, were also by the 79-year-old commander-in-chief’s side.
Lighting diyas in the Oval Office, Trump also extended warm Diwali wishes to the people of India. Before individually praising each tech leader, Trump collectively hailed them as “the biggest business people anywhere in the world.” Welcoming them all to the White House, the MAGA leader first called out Tulsi Gabbard ‘s name. While she