Former US President Donald Trump lauded Pakistani General Asim Munir on Tuesday, quoting Munir’s appreciation for Trump’s role in averting a major conflict. Trump stated, “I saved millions of millions of lives, and I loved the way he said it.” He also revisited his claims of successfully mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Trump described a situation where India and Pakistan were escalating tensions, mentioning the downing of several planes. He asserted that he intervened by threatening trade sanctions, effectively halting the conflict. He also referenced the presence of the Pakistani Prime Minister and a ‘Field Marshal’ during this period, emphasizing the importance of his actions. Trump then segued into the topic of a potential Gaza peace plan, suggesting its significance. He noted his past diplomatic efforts, including the India-Pakistan situation, as precursors to this potential breakthrough.
