Veterans, their families, Downing Street, and MPs are outraged after Donald Trump claimed NATO troops, including those from Britain, stayed “a little off the frontlines” in Afghanistan. Trump’s remarks were criticized for diminishing the role of NATO and British troops in Afghanistan, with Downing Street emphasizing the sacrifices made by UK forces. Families of wounded soldiers and non-American coalition soldiers who died in Afghanistan expressed their anger, calling Trump’s comments the “ultimate insult.” Defense Minister Al Carns, who served multiple tours in Afghanistan, described Trump’s remarks as “ridiculous” and emphasized the bonds forged in combat.
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