Trump, White House and Diwali
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Not only was FBI Director Kash Patel in attendance at Donald Trump's White House Diwali celebrations, but also a couple of Indian American CEOs. Find out who all were there.
President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office on Tuesday evening. “What a wonderful culture and what a wonderful group of people,” Trump said as he walked to his desk in the Oval Office.
On Monday, Trump extended greetings on the occasion, describing Diwali as “a reminder of light’s victory over darkness and good’s triumph over evil.” His message, published on the White House website, read:
Although Trump was seen celebrating Diwali with Indian Americans at the White House, members of the MAGA camp viciously spoke out against Hindus and those indulging in the festivities in the US.
Trump lauds Diwali as a resplendent celebration of Hindu cultural heritage at the White HouseTrump Celebrates Diwali At White House With Traditional Diya LightingPresident Donald Trump celebrated the Hindu festival of Diwali at the White House on October 21,
Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill earlier in October that authorizes public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali as well as allows state employees and public school students to take the day off. This law will go into effect on Jan. 1.
US President Donald Trump said he “had a great conversation” with his “great friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Watch: Trump joins Diwali celebration in White House, calls Modi 'great friend'
Trump said he had a phone call with the Indian Prime Minister where they discussed trade and having 'no wars with Pakistan'
US President Donald Trump hosted a special Diwali celebration at the White House, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian diaspora for strengthening US-India ties.
Celebrations vary. People tell stories of different gods or gurus winning against evil forces. For Hindus, Diwali celebrates the new year and lasts around five days; it usually falls in late October or early November. For Sikhs, the celebration is shorter, often only one day long.
Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali—the “Festival of Lights.” For many Americans, Diwali is a timeless reminder of light’s
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