On Friday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump contributed to the existing debate by making a statement that involved India, Russia, and China. He said, "Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!" in his new post on the Truth Social platform.

The remark went viral almost instantly and was interpreted by both supporters and critics as being indicative of changing alliances in the world. In his many speeches, Trump was very critical of China's ascendency on the global stage and was always uneasy about America's role in the international power balance.
Although the statement is very short, it still suggests that he is still concerned about geopolitics and U.S. foreign relations, particularly in the case of China's growing influence in Asia and other regions.