During a New Delhi press briefing, Marco Rubio addressed a reporter's query about Donald Trump's alleged hellhole remark on India, claiming unfamiliarity with the context.
The incident took place on Sunday after Rubio's meeting with EAM
May 26, 2026
10:44 am
What's the storyUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio was confronted with questions about US President Donald Trump's controversial remarks about India during a press conference in New Delhi.
The incident took place on Sunday after Rubio's meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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