Former Trump administration official Peter Navarro has criticized Elon Musk on X, accusing him of enabling “propaganda” related to India’s oil purchases from Russia. Navarro’s comments were triggered by a community note on X that corrected misinformation concerning the matter. Navarro has alleged that India’s oil purchases are purely for profit, a claim he made in the context of a Washington Post article addressing US-India relations. He asserted that India’s trade policies negatively affect American jobs and that revenue from Indian oil purchases supports Russia’s war efforts.
This stance contrasts with statements from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, which rejected Navarro’s claims as “inaccurate and misleading.” However, these accusations arise despite Trump’s positive outlook on the US-India relationship, describing it as “very special” and highlighting his friendship with PM Modi. Modi responded positively to Trump’s remarks, underscoring the ‘forward-looking’ nature of the partnership.