Trump’s Portrait Appears on Indian Rickshaws for US 250th Anniversary

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NarrativeRadar Analysis·Reviewed by M. Reyes·AI-assisted, editorially supervised·Based on 4 articles from 4 sources

The US Embassy in New Delhi has decorated local autorickshaws with portraits of former President Donald Trump to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. This campaign, called 'Happy Birthday America!', aims to engage the public in the festivities. The display is a cultural event without direct effects on diplomatic or economic ties between the US and India.

Reported Facts

Observable data points shared across all narratives

•The US Embassy in India launched the 'Happy Birthday America!' campaign in May 2026.
•Autorickshaws in New Delhi have been painted with images of Donald Trump as part of this campaign.
•The portraits are used to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
•This initiative is focused on public celebration and visibility rather than policy or trade.
•The campaign started appearing in New Delhi traffic by mid-May 2026.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the US Embassy expands the campaign to other Indian cities more public engagement with US cultural celebrations could occur, potentially increasing positive public sentiment toward the US in India.

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Primary Sources (4)

WESTNew York Times - WorldTrump’s Portrait Pops Up on Rickshaws in India to Mark America’s 250th MEArab Times (Kuwait)Trump’s portrait hits New Delhi traffic as US Embassy rolls out 'Happy Birthday America!' rickshaws MEOman ObserverTrump’s portrait now branded on rickshaws in Delhi REGIONALSouth China Morning Post - Top