Trump’s Afghanistan War Claim About NATO Soldiers Draws Backlash From UK Politicians

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen CastleJanuary 23, 2026 at 02:16 PM

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President Trump recently made comments about NATO soldiers during the Afghanistan war, stating that they stayed "a little off the front lines." British politicians from across the political spectrum have united to condemn these claims. The UK lost 457 soldiers in the two-decade conflict. According to NATO's collective security agreement, Article 5, aggression against one member country is considered an attack on all. Trump questioned whether other NATO members would come to the US aid if needed. British defense secretary John Healey and opposition Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Trump's claims as "flat-out nonsense" and "denigration" of the sacrifices made by British troops, who fought alongside the US for 20 years.

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Fox Business 30% Ed Davey 40% Helmand Province 40% Kemi Badenoch 50% John Healey 60% United States ×260% North Atlantic Treaty Organization ×270% Afghanistan ×580% UK ×285% Donald Trump ×690%

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