Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all' after anger over Nato remarks

January 24, 2026

President Trump praised UK soldiers in Afghanistan as 'among the greatest of all warriors' following backlash over his comments regarding NATO troops avoiding front lines. His remarks, which questioned the reliability of NATO allies, drew widespread criticism from veterans and politicians, including UK opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer.

US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Mark Rutte, secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

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Key Highlights

Trump praised UK soldiers after facing criticism for NATO comments.
He suggested that NATO allies avoided front lines in Afghanistan.
His remarks were condemned by veterans and political leaders.
Sir Keir Starmer described Trump's comments as 'insulting and frankly appalling'.
The UK Prime Minister spoke with Trump after the backlash.

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Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all' after anger over Nato remarks

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Trump says UK soldiers in Afghanistan 'among greatest of all' after anger over Nato remarks

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