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Portrait of President Trump Appears on Rickshaws in New Delhi for US Independence Day

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The US Embassy in India has decorated auto-rickshaws with portraits of President Donald Trump and the slogan 'Happy Birthday America!' for the Fourth of July, surprising many residents of New Delhi. This cultural diplomacy campaign aims to boost America's image in India and runs for several days around July 4.

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In the capital New Delhi, where auto-rickshaws are often used as mobile billboards, passersby were surprised to see the familiar face of US President Donald Trump.

The US Embassy in India decorated a number of auto-rickshaws with images of President Trump and the slogan 'Happy Birthday America!' to mark US Independence Day on July 4. These vehicles ply the capital's main roads, attracting attention from locals and tourists alike.

The initiative is part of the US Embassy's cultural diplomacy campaign to strengthen America's image in India. The decorated rickshaws feature not only President Trump's portrait but also the US flag and other iconic symbols.

Many New Delhi residents expressed delight at this creative approach. Some said they had never seen a foreign president's image on rickshaws in India before. The campaign is expected to run for several days before and after July 4.