Donald Trump took to Truth Social to express his gratitude after a road in Hyderabad, India was named after him, stating in his own words that no U.S. President had ever been recognised in this way before.
In his post, Trump wrote:
"The new Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, India — The first U.S. President to ever be honored in this way. Thank you! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
The Street That Made History
Donald Trump Avenue is located near the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad. The road was renamed as part of Freedom 250 celebrations held in the city, drawing wide attention from both Indian and international media. Trump's post described the gesture as unprecedented for any sitting or former U.S. President, lending the occasion a significance that went well beyond a local civic decision.
Background
According to news reports, the road near Hyderabad's U.S. Consulate was formally renamed on or around June 23, 2026, tied to Freedom 250 festivities marking a significant American occasion in the city. The decision quickly became national news in India. Left parties condemned the renaming in strong terms, calling it an insult to the nation and questioning whether a public thoroughfare should carry the name of a foreign head of state. The controversy drew coverage from outlets across the world, with Hyderabad's identity as a major Indian tech hub adding an extra dimension to the story. The debate over Donald Trump Avenue became one of the more politically charged civic discussions the city has seen in recent times.
