Donald Trump praised the courage of British soldiers who served in Afghanistan, referring to them as “among the greatest of all warriors” and honoring the 457 who died in the conflict. His comments followed controversial claims that NATO troops had not been near the frontlines, which sparked strong criticism from UK political figures, including Sir Keir Starmer, who called the remarks “insulting” and Prince Harry, who defended the UK’s military record. Trump emphasized the unbreakable bond between the UK and the US military.
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