UK condemns Trump’s NATO-Afghanistan claim.

British politicians have criticized US President Donald Trump for questioning NATO’s role in Afghanistan and suggesting allies did not support US efforts. Trump’s comments sparked backlash in the UK, with officials highlighting NATO casualties and Trump’s own military service deferments during the Vietnam War. UK politicians defended the alliance’s importance and the sacrifices made by European forces, emphasizing NATO’s collective defense clause and the significant role played by the US and its partners. Trump’s avoidance of military service was also brought up, with politicians condemning his criticism of soldiers’ sacrifices.

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