Donald, Ivanka Trump celebrate Diwali at White House, US President hails strong relationship with PM Modi

US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali in Oval Office of the White House along with senior Indian-American members of the administration, including Nikki Haley, Seema Verma and community leaders.

Cabinet ranking Haley is US Ambassador to the UN and Seema Verma is administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

 

Ajit Pai, Chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission and Raj Shah his Principle Deputy Press Secretary were among those from his administration

Daughter Ivanka Trump also joined the President in celebration of Diwali celebrations

Last year Ivanka, who is now a presidential advisor, had visited Hindu temples in Virginia and Florida as part of Diwali

Trump, then as the Republican presidential nominee, had addressed the Indian-American community from a public meeting in New Jersey wherein he lit the traditional diya

The tradition of Diwali celebration was first started by former President George Bush

During his term it was celebrated mostly in the India Treaty Room of the adjacent executive office building, which is part of the White House Complex

Bush never personally participated in the White House Diwali celebrations

In the first year of his presidency, his successor Barack Obama, lit the ceremonial Diya in the East Rook of the White House. Thereafter he made it a point in celebrating the festival of lights in one way or the year.

-PTI

First published: 18 October 2017, 13:12 IST

Trump should make Diwali a federal holiday in the US.

Yuji, mahatma Trump loves India and Hindus. I hope he doesn't trade Melania for Nikki Haley. 

Happy Diwali folks whether you are celebrating on the 18th or the 19th.  May the light from your diyas bring peace on GNI and blessings to us all!!

Prince posted:

Yuji, Trump loves India and Hindus. I hope he doesn't trade Melania for Nikki Haley. 

This is the most sensible thing that you have said in a very looooonnnng time. Melinia is safe, she has everything that Trump likes.

Democrat Bill Clinton almost traded his old rug for a certain younger woman. Almost.

These are the traitors to the people of color.All other ethnic groups chose to stay away from working with  this current administration.

Indians are the largest ethnic group that work for this swine Trump, they are nothing but opportunists!

Chief posted:

These are the traitors to the people of color.All other ethnic groups chose to stay away from working with  this current administration.

Indians are the largest ethnic group that work for this swine Trump, they are nothing but opportunists!

Chief posted:

These are the traitors to the people of color.All other ethnic groups chose to stay away from working with  this current administration.

Indians are the largest ethnic group that work for this swine Trump, they are nothing but opportunists!

Incorrect, many Indos are prospering under Trump with the rise in stock market etc, including yours truly.  He has always been warm to the Indian folks, he even named a casino with Indian roots. You remember the Trump Taj Mahal?

It closed.  His message is only for Politics not from the heart.

Prashad has a suspicion that Trump is a pan Aryanist. Nothing wrong with helping out people who has some ancestors that were Indo-Aryan.

alena06 posted:

It closed.  His message is only for Politics not from the heart.

He's quite an actor and politician.  

Chief posted:

These are the traitors to the people of color.All other ethnic groups chose to stay away from working with  this current administration.

Indians are the largest ethnic group that work for this swine Trump, they are nothing but opportunists!

It is unfortunate that he loves Hindus and has a distaste for Muslims. WHY.

alena06 posted:

It closed.  His message is only for Politics not from the heart.

Alena, my apologies once again for getting ahead of myself a few months back.

Your above comments hold true, happy Diwali if you are observing!

kp posted:

Chief posted:

These are the traitors to the people of color.All other ethnic groups chose to stay away from working with  this current administration.

Indians are the largest ethnic group that work for this swine Trump, they are nothing but opportunists!

It is unfortunate that he loves Hindus and has a distaste for Muslims. WHY.

Do you honestly believe Trump loves Hindu?

That swine love himself! 

If Trump said Pakistan is a great Democracy, Chief would kiss his feet.

Nehru posted:

If Trump said Pakistan is a great Democracy, Chief would kiss his feet.

Today is Diwali so I will give you some slack.

Enjoy your Goja and Sweetrice.

I agree with Chief. Trump is a wutlis chap. 

Chief posted:

alena06 posted:

It closed.  His message is only for Politics not from the heart.

Alena, my apologies once again for getting ahead of myself a few months back.

Your above comments hold true, happy Diwali if you are observing!

No problem Mr. Chief.

I feel like he should send you flowers and a huge supply of chocolate.

cain posted:

I feel like he should send you flowers and a huge supply of chocolate.

And he doesn't even have to pay for the courier. 

"Exactly" I said as I left the thread.

Okay chocolates and flowers are in place for Alena if I can get her address.