Trump Praises UK Troops Amid NATO Afghanistan Controversy
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President Trump used Truth Social to laud Britain's soldiers after backlash over comments downplaying NATO’s role in Afghanistan, emphasizing a lasting US-UK bond. The message drew swift criticism from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Prince Harry, while a White House spokesperson defended Trump’s sentiment. The episode highlights continuing tensions over NATO’s two-decade Afghan involvement, set against Trump’s broader disputes with the alliance and his Greenland-related diplomacy.
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