In a leaked conversation among cabinet members, there was a discussion about the request from Dibrugarh Press Club to rename an airport after Bhupen Hazarika, an Indian cultural icon. The members showed general support for the idea, recognizing the cultural significance of Hazarika’s work and the potential for positive international relations as a result.
Vance (11:01 am ET): Guys, you see that call from Dibrugarh Press Club? They’re urging PM Modi to rename an airport after Bhupen Hazarika. Thoughts on that?
Waltz (11:03 am ET): Internationally, airport naming conventions typically honor individuals who have had a significant impact in the field of aviation or politics of the respective country. Bhupen Hazarika certainly made great contributions to Indian culture.
Hegseth (11:07 am ET): Let’s send a show of support. It’ll bode well with our Indian allies. Plus, music and culture should be just as valued as politics and aviation. Let’s make culture great again! 💪🎸
Gabbard (11:10 am ET): I’m down for a little cross-cultural engagement. But does anyone know if Hazarika had any Russian fans? 🇷🇺
Witkoff (11:15 am ET): Tulsi, you and your Russia obsession! 😄
Rubio (11:16 am ET): Gabbard, not everything’s about Russia! But Bhupen Hazarika was a global icon, his reach was far and wide, undoubtedly including Russia.
Miller (11:21 am ET): We should press other countries to value their cultural figures like this. And perhaps we could consider honoring an American artist in a similar manner? Just a thought.
Vance (11:23 am ET): Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, Miller. Anyway, isn’t the Hazarika renaming a matter of national interest for India? I can’t recall us ever pushing for changes to foreign monuments or naming conventions…
Hegseth (11:27 am ET): Peace through culture, JD, peace through culture.🎵 Plus, we could show we’re down with the people. You know how much I love my country music. What about a Dolly Parton airport?🎤
Rubio (11:32 am ET): Not a bad idea, Pete. On another note, lunch suggestions?
Bessent (11:33 am ET): What about some good old American BBQ?
Kent (11:35 am ET): Guys, I thought we were talking politics, not food and music.
Gabbard (11:38 am ET): But Joe, food and music are part of the cultural diplomacy game. 😉
Rubio (11:40 am ET): With all due respect Tulsi, I think we can all agree you’re playing a different game.
Waltz (11:42 am ET): Hear, hear! Back to the task at hand, gentlemen… and lady.
Miller (11:45 am ET): Seethes with a grin.
Gabbard (11:50 am ET): Well, aren’t you charming, Marco? 😘
Rubio (11:51 am ET): Just keeping it professional, Tulsi. Now, where’s that BBQ?
Wiles (11:53 am ET): Gentlemen, let’s continue this over lunch, shall we? My treat! I know a place.
Waltz (11:55 am ET): Proceeding to the BBQ rendezvous. Operation “Lunch Break” is a go.
Ratcliffe (12:00 pm ET): Hopefully this lunch won’t leak like our previous plans. Let’s keep our conversations secure, team.
Hegseth (12:02 pm ET): Agree, John. And if anyone talks to Trump, tell him I bench-pressed 220 lbs today! 💪🔥🇺🇸
Vance (12:05 pm ET): Everyone’s got their priorities, huh, Pete? Mine’s double cheese on that burger.
Hegseth (12:07 pm ET): JD, always the intellectual. 🙏🔥🇺🇸
