India, April 23 -- US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised India as a "great country" led by a "very good friend," even as he faced criticism for reposting a podcast carrying derogatory remarks about India and other nations.

According to Christopher Elms, the US leader spoke warmly about India, highlighting his personal rapport with its leadership.

"India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top," Donald Trump said, underscoring his ties with New Delhi.

Reposts podcast calling India 'hell hole'

Earlier in the day, Donald Trump reposted content from Michael Savage's podcast Savage Nation, which described India, China, and other countries in offensive terms, including "hell holes."

The podcast included inflam...