‘Spit on our sacrifice’: Canadian veterans fume after Trump and allies take jibes at military
Summary
Canadian veterans who served alongside US forces are upset after President Donald Trump and his allies made critical remarks about Canada’s military. These comments conflict with Canada’s long history of military cooperation with the United States and the sacrifices Canadian troops have made.Key Facts
- Perry Chalmers, a Canadian veteran, was deployed to help after the 9/11 attacks and later served in Afghanistan alongside US troops.
- More than 40,000 Canadian forces served in Afghanistan, with 158 soldiers dying during the mission.
- Canada and the US have a long history of military cooperation, including in World War II and the Korean War.
- US Vice-President JD Vance called Canada a “state” that underinvests in its military and depends on US protection.
- President Trump’s transportation secretary Sean Duffy said Canada “doesn’t have a military.”
- Pete Hegseth mocked Canadian military cadets and criticized Canada’s coast guard for participating in a Pride event.
- President Trump claimed Canadian and other NATO forces were not needed in Afghanistan and stayed away from frontline combat.
- Canada’s defence minister condemned these remarks, calling them disrespectful to the military and harming diplomatic relations.
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