Donald Trump spoke to Keir Starmer before posting his comments on Truth Social. via Associated PressDonald Trump has praised “the great and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom” as he backed down after a furious row erupted over his comments about the contribution Nato troops made in Afghanistan. The US president paid tribute to the 457 British soldiers who lost their life in the war, which was triggered by the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre. In remarks which drew widespread condemnation, including from Keir Starmer, Trump said the military alliance has never come to America’s aid. Shortly afterwards, Trump posted: “The GREAT and very BRAVE soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America!

Source: Huffington Post January 25, 2026 00:25 UTC