Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again expressed his willingness to mediate the long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir region, declaring his confidence in resolving the decades-old issue
During a public appearance on Thursday, Trump emphasized his belief in diplomacy and negotiation, referencing past efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two South Asian nations. “India and Pakistan have had a long rivalry over Kashmir,” he said. “I told them, ‘I can solve anything.’”
Trump claimed credit for helping avert a major military confrontation between the two countries during his presidency. Recalling that volatile moment, he said, “They were on the brink of war—possibly even nuclear. I made phone calls, talked trade, and said, ‘You won’t trade with us if you go to war.’ They understood. I stopped that war with calls and trade deals.”
He praised both Indian and Pakistani leaders for choosing dialogue over escalation, expressing admiration for their willingness to step back from conflict. “They were incredible,” he said. “They got it. They stopped.”
Reaffirming his commitment to promoting peace in the region, Trump stated he is ready to take on the role of a mediator. “If it takes a thousand years to solve, I’ll still work on it. I’ll get them together,” he said, reiterating, “I will be your arbitrator. I can solve anything.”
Earlier this week, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce echoed similar sentiments, citing Trump’s past success in brokering dialogue between adversarial parties. She remarked that the former president “has a record of bringing together those who no one thought would sit at the same table” and expressed hope for potential progress on the Kashmir front.
Kashmir remains a deeply contested territory and a major flashpoint between India and Pakistan—both nuclear powers—with a history of conflict stretching back more than seven decades.
