Starmer Condemns Trump's "Appalling" NATO Remarks on Afghanistan
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Firstpost•23-01-2026, 23:57
Starmer Condemns Trump's "Appalling" NATO Remarks on Afghanistan
- •British Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized Donald Trump's comments on NATO's role in Afghanistan as "insulting and frankly appalling."
- •Trump claimed in a Fox News interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos that the US never needed NATO support and allied forces stayed "a little off the front lines."
- •Starmer highlighted the sacrifice of 457 UK troops killed and many injured in Afghanistan, stating Trump's remarks caused hurt to their loved ones.
- •Starmer suggested Trump should apologize for his comments, noting he would apologize if he had misspoken similarly.
- •Trump has consistently questioned NATO allies' commitment, despite Article 5 being invoked by the US after 9/11, leading to allied support in Afghanistan.
Why It Matters: Keir Starmer strongly condemned Donald Trump's remarks on NATO's role in Afghanistan, calling them insulting.
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