5 hours agoBritain reacts sharply after Trump's comments to troops in Afghanistan
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(6 months ago)British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said US President Donald Trump's claims that British troops were not on the front lines in Afghanistan were “offensive and sincerely terrifying” and suggested he should apologize. Veterans and their families, as well as deputies from all parties, have reacted sharply after [...]
Veterans and their families, as well as deputies from all parties, have reacted sharply after Trump said NATO troops stayed “slightly away from front lines” in Afghanistan.
In an interview with Fox News in Davos, Trump reiterated his criticism, saying he was not sure if the military alliance would be there if ever needed, writes Skynews.
He added: “We never needed them. They're going to say they sent a couple of troops to Afghanistan... and they did it, they stayed a little further away from front lines. Periscope.
Keir said: “I consider the comments of President Trump insulting and sincerely, terrible. ”
And I'm not surprised that they caused so much harm to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured”, he added.
Starmer's official spokesman said the United Kingdom forces had served together with the US and NATO at <x0 sustainable war operations”.
Referring to 457 British deaths in Afghanistan and “hundreds of” to others who were injured, he added: “We are extremely proud of our armed forces and their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. ” /Periscope
