US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson recently stated that the United States will do everything it can to support India in its battle against terrorism. He emphasised that India is a "very important" partner to the US in many areas.

During his speech at a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill, Johnson also talked about the ongoing trade discussions between India and the US, expressing optimism that the negotiations will lead to positive results for both nations. When asked about his remark for India, which has been at the receiving end of cross-border terrorism for the past several years, Mike Johnson stated, "Look, we have great sympathy for what's happening over there and we want to stand with our allies. I think India is a very important partner to us in so many ways. I hope that the trade negotiations will work out well between the two countries. No one asked me about tariffs, I'm glad. Yes, but a critically important relationship for us and such a large population in such an important country. And India has to stand against terrorism there as well."

"We'll do everything we can in the US to support those efforts. And I think that's all part of this relationship as it develops. The Trump administration clearly understands the importance of that relationship and clearly understands the importance of the threat of terrorism. And so I think if that threat is increased, I think you'll see the administration, my belief is that they will focus more energy and resources and time to help assist with that. That's certainly our hope," Johnson further said.

The Trump administration has shown support for India after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which killed 26 people and injured many others. On April 30, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and confirmed that the U.S. stands with India in its fight against terrorism. Rubio expressed sorrow for the victims of the “horrific terrorist attack” and also urged India to work with Pakistan to ease tensions and help keep peace and security in South Asia, according to U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

In a statement, Tammy Bruce said, "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today. The Secretary expressed his sorrow for the lives lost in the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to cooperation with India against terrorism. He also encouraged India to work with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and maintain peace and security in South Asia."

On April 23, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his sympathy over the loss of lives in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He strongly condemned the attack that took place in Pahalgam and assured India of full support in bringing those responsible to justice.

In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, stated, "President Donald Trump @realDonaldTrump @POTUS called PM @narendramodi and conveyed his deepest condolences at the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. President Trump strongly condemned the terror attack and expressed full support to India to bring to justice the perpetrators of this heinous attack. India and the United States stand together in the fight against terror."