Trump Praises UK Troops After Afghanistan Remarks Outrage
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News18•25-01-2026, 09:02
Trump Praises UK Troops After Afghanistan Remarks Outrage
- •Donald Trump praised British soldiers as "among the greatest of all warriors" after facing backlash for downplaying European forces' role in Afghanistan.
- •His social media post acknowledged the sacrifice of 457 British soldiers killed and many wounded during the Afghanistan war, emphasizing the strong US-UK military bond.
- •The praise followed widespread anger over Trump's earlier comments at the World Economic Forum, where he suggested European troops stayed "a little off the front lines."
- •UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Trump's initial remarks "insulting and appalling," reminding him of the shared sacrifices of British and American soldiers.
- •The controversy also drew criticism from Prince Harry and leaders across Europe, highlighting the multinational effort and significant human cost of the Afghanistan conflict.
Why It Matters: Trump lauded UK troops to mend ties after his Afghanistan comments sparked international outrage.
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