Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer criticized President Donald Trump for his comments about NATO troops, including British soldiers, in Afghanistan. Starmer called Trump's remarks offensive and upsetting, as the UK lost 457 service members in the conflict. Trump's comments suggested that NATO troops stayed away from the front lines during the war.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump made remarks about NATO troops' involvement in Afghanistan.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer found Trump's comments insulting and upsetting.
- Trump suggested NATO troops didn't stay on the front lines during the war.
- The UK joined the US in Afghanistan in 2001 after the 9/11 attacks.
- 457 British service members died in the Afghanistan conflict.
- UK politicians and families of veterans reacted negatively to Trump's comments.
