Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the US State Department, has reiterated that President Donald Trump and other high-ranking officials within his administration were significantly involved in the negotiations that led to the ceasefire between Pakistan and India in May.
Seemingly refuting New Delhi’s assertions, Bruce commented: “So many comments speak for themselves.” She added, “That’s one of the good-news aspects of our modern world — people can see what’s really occurring. You’re not reliant on a comment to know what has really happened.”
President Trump has consistently claimed to have facilitated the Pakistan-India ceasefire, while the Indian government has repeatedly denied any American involvement in the process.
Speaking at a State Department media briefing in Washington, Bruce stated: “Everyone will have an opinion. That is an opinion. Some opinions are wrong; mine rarely are. But other people’s opinions can be wrong.”
She further emphasized the swift technological advancements that allow for news consumption on smartphones and various other devices, thereby fostering greater clarity and comprehension of global events.
She continued: “The exponential speed of technology change… reminds many of us how quickly things will change, how much information we can get, and the seriousness of making up our own minds when it comes to the things the world puts upon us.”
“Donald Trump is here to make that easier and help use this to make things clear.”
In May of this year, Pakistan and India engaged in a military confrontation that was sparked by the April Pahalgam attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
In response to India’s aggressive actions, Pakistan’s armed forces initiated a large-scale retaliatory military operation, named “Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos,” targeting numerous Indian military objectives across multiple regions.
Pakistan successfully shot down six Indian fighter jets, including three Rafales, and dozens of drones. After at least 87 hours, the conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations concluded on May 10 with a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
The ceasefire was initially announced by US President Donald Trump on social media after Washington conducted discussions with both sides, but India has contested Trump’s assertions that it resulted from his intervention and threats to sever trade talks.
Conversely, Pakistan has acknowledged Trump’s efforts and formally put forward his name for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his instrumental role in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India last month.
