Security expert Max Abrahms has warned that the Trump administration’s second term is showing a noticeable tilt toward Pakistan, particularly following Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s nuclear threats against India made from U.S. soil. Abrahms, in an interview with ANI, highlighted Operation Sindoor—a series of Indian precision strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir—as a pivotal moment. He noted that the Trump administration’s rhetoric during the India-Pakistan conflict treated both nations as equals, a shift from previous U.S. policy that leaned toward India as a strategic partner against China. This perceived “hyphenation” of India and Pakistan has raised concerns in New Delhi, especially as Trump has claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire following the conflict sparked by the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians.

Abrahms expressed surprise at the U.S. allowing such nuclear rhetoric from Munir, suggesting it reflects a broader policy shift. He criticized Trump’s tariff policies against India as “unfair, offensive, and destabilizing,” potentially damaging U.S.-India ties, though he noted a possible reversal if trade talks progress. Another expert, Tom Cooper, called the renewed U.S.-Pakistan warmth post-Operation Sindoor “silly,” arguing it serves Trump’s image as a peacemaker rather than addressing regional stability.Fflirtygo Men Graphic Print Cotton T-Shirt & Short Set for Men/Boys

Former Pentagon analyst Michael Rubin further criticized Pakistan’s behavior as that of a “rogue state,” pointing to Munir’s threat that if Pakistan “goes down, it would take half the world down with it,” made during a Tampa, Florida, meeting with U.S. officials. India’s Ministry of External Affairs labeled these remarks “nuclear blackmail,” asserting they would not bow to such threats.

Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the Pahalgam attack, targeted groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, with India emphasizing restrained, non-escalatory strikes. However, posts on X and reports suggest Pakistan’s military, emboldened by U.S. concessions like renewed defense cooperation and softened IMF loan conditions, may be intensifying its anti-India stance.also read: Darshan, Pavithra Gowda Bail Cancelled: Supreme Court Highlights Flaws in High Court Order

This shift could strain U.S.-India strategic ties, especially amid Trump’s tariff threats over India’s Russian oil purchases, while Pakistan’s growing alignment with China adds complexity. India has responded diplomatically, sending parliamentary delegations to counter Pakistan’s narrative globally.