Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Belgian Prime Minister Praises Modi in Veiled Trump Dig
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever spoke in Mumbai.
He praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He called Modi wise and inspiring.
De Wever said the world feels chaotic.
He said some world leaders make people feel afraid or disturbed.
He said Modi makes people feel they should listen to him.
His comments appeared to criticize another leader without naming that person.
People in Mumbai cheered after the remarks.
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever praised Narendra Modi as a wise and inspiring leader.
De Wever said the world is chaotic and that many leaders make people feel afraid or threatened.
He said Modi’s words make people think they should follow his guidance.
De Wever described visits to Delhi and Mumbai as honors and pleasures.
His remarks, interpreted as a veiled criticism of Donald Trump, drew cheers in Mumbai.
- Who
- Belgian Prime Minister De Wever and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were central to the remarks.
- What
- De Wever praised Modi and made an indirect criticism of Donald Trump.
- Where
- The remarks were made in Mumbai; De Wever also referred to a visit to Delhi.
- Why
- De Wever was discussing leadership in what he called a chaotic world.
- Speaker
- Belgian Prime Minister De Wever
- Person praised
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Location
- Mumbai
- Other city mentioned
- Delhi
- World described as
- Chaotic
- Audience reaction
- Cheers in Mumbai
- Indirect target
- Donald Trump, according to the headline’s characterization