Trump U-turns on British soldiers insult, praises them as 'great warriors'

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Moneycontrol•25-01-2026, 08:36
Trump U-turns on British soldiers insult, praises them as 'great warriors'
- •Donald Trump initially claimed NATO soldiers, excluding US, were 'behind the front lines' in Afghanistan, sparking outrage.
- •His remarks were made during an interview in Davos, where he also questioned NATO's necessity.
- •British PM Keir Starmer, Prince Harry, and opposition leader Kemi Badenoch condemned Trump's statements as 'insulting' and 'nonsense'.
- •After widespread criticism and a call with PM Starmer, Trump posted on 'Truth Social' praising British soldiers.
- •Trump called British soldiers 'greatest warriors' and stated, 'We love you all and always will!', despite continued strained relations with other NATO countries.
Why It Matters: Trump reversed his controversial remarks on British soldiers after backlash, now praising their bravery and sacrifice.
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