Of all the weird things Trump said, it is most surprising PM/MEA didn't push back on this- when in recent past has India needed US to come to its defence in conflict? It is offensive of US President to suggest even in jest- esp as a personal favour to an individual,not the country.
WATCH: President Trump cracks a joke about America's commitment to defending India as long as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is still leading the country:
REPORTER: "Can you speak to the defense relationship between India and the United States?"
TRUMP: "If anybody attacks that man, we're going to be there. Now if there's a new leader, I'm not sure about it."
"If they're attacked and he's the leader, we're going to be there to help."