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U.S. president Donald Trump praised British soldiers after his earlier disregard for remarks provoked outrage among veterans and officials in Europe.
Trump found himself under attack at the beginning of this week erstwhile he stated that allies “they kept a small behind, a small distant from the front line” During the 20-year business of Afghanistan under American command.
He besides said that the US ‘never needed’ No help.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer named Trump's words “insulting and, frankly, frightening” and suggested that he should apologize.
Trump changed speech on Saturday, recognizing the function of British soldiers.
"THE large and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America!
457 people died in Afghanistan, many were badly wounded and were among the top warriors” – Trump wrote on his profile fact Social.
“This bond is besides strong to always break. The British army, with a large heart and soul, has no equal (outside the US!).
We love you all and we will always be!” – he added.
NATO members joined the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan erstwhile the United States referred to Article 5, a collective defence clause, following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Downing Street reported on Saturday that Starmer spoke to Trump about this.
"The Prime Minister mentioned brave and heroic British and American soldiers who fought side by side in Afghanistan, many of whom never returned home" – reads in a statement.
Britain was not the only country to feel offended by the way Trump presented allies.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called his statement ‘unacceptable’, adding that NATO's function reflected "an different act of solidarity towards the US".
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/631473-trump-praises-uk-soldiers-after/
