US President Donald Trump has praised British troops who served in Afghanistan, referring to them as “great and very brave,” following backlash over his earlier controversial comments suggesting NATO allies stayed “off the front lines.” His remarks were met with strong condemnation from UK leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer and Prince Harry, who criticized the disrespect shown to fallen soldiers. Many veterans expressed anger, with one mother describing Trump’s comments as “the ultimate insult” to those who sacrificed in the conflict. Trump’s statement on Truth Social aimed to reaffirm the bond between the US and UK militaries.
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