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flag On October 22, 2025, President Trump mispronounced Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra’s name at a White House Diwali event, highlighting challenges in accurately saying non-native names during high-profile ceremonies.

flag On October 22, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, where he mispronounced Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra’s name, saying “Vinay Kwatru.” The moment drew mild amusement but underscored ongoing challenges in accurately pronouncing non-native names during high-profile events. flag Trump also struggled with the names of other Indian-American officials, including Harmeet Dhillon, and made a comment about the ease of saying the U.S. ambassador’s name. flag The event marked continued recognition of Diwali at the highest levels of U.S. government.

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