Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025 — Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has publicly criticized former President Donald Trump for claiming credit in brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, calling it a familiar pattern of self-promotion.
In an interview with Indian news agency ANI, Bolton said Trump’s assertions about his role in ending recent hostilities between the nuclear-armed neighbors are exaggerated and misleading. “It’s nothing personal to India. This is Donald Trump, who takes credit for everything,” Bolton said, characterizing Trump’s behavior as typical and opportunistic.
Bolton referenced a call involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but downplayed its significance. “It may be irritating to many people, but it’s just Trump being Trump,” he added.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that U.S. mediation was pivotal in ending tensions that escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians. In response, India launched “Operation Sindoor,” targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Despite Trump’s claims—including a statement at a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and a celebratory post on Truth Social—Indian officials have firmly denied any U.S. role in facilitating the ceasefire.
“If you take a look at what we just did with Pakistan and India — we settled that whole thing,” Trump said during the press event, suggesting trade negotiations with both nations influenced the outcome. “Somebody had to be the last one to shoot… I think we got it settled.”
On Truth Social, Trump further stated: “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.”
Indian government sources, however, maintain that the ceasefire was the result of direct military and diplomatic actions by New Delhi, independent of any U.S. intervention. They also rejected the notion that trade negotiations played any role in the de-escalation.
Bolton’s remarks add to a chorus of skepticism surrounding Trump’s version of events, reinforcing concerns about the former president’s tendency to seek credit regardless of the facts.
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