King intervened in Trump’s comments about UK troops

After Donald Trump claimed that UK soldiers “stayed a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan, he faced backlash from veterans. Following intervention from King Charles and a conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump retracted his statement, praising UK troops as “among the greatest of all warriors.” The King’s outreach was aimed at mending relations and acknowledging the hurt caused by Trump’s comments. Trump’s upcoming visit to the US in April may provide further opportunities for dialogue with the King.

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