Trump Praises UK Troops After Afghanistan Comments Backlash

• Donald Trump praised British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan on Truth Social, partially reversing earlier controversial remarks.
• His comments followed a conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing the strong bond between US and UK militaries.
• Trump described the 457 British servicemen and women who died in Afghanistan as "among the greatest of all warriors."
• The praise came after Trump's interview with Fox Business Network where he questioned NATO allies' commitment and suggested their troops stayed "a little off the front lines."
• Starmer had called Trump's initial comments "insulting and frankly appalling," raising the issue in their Saturday conversation.

Why It Matters: Trump lauded UK troops in Afghanistan, softening earlier critical remarks after widespread backlash and a call with Starmer.