UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer described recent comments by Donald Trump regarding NATO forces in Afghanistan as “insulting” and “appalling” on Friday. Starmer’s statement was a response to Trump’s claim that allied forces avoided front-line duties.<\/p>\n
“I consider President Trump’s remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling, and I’m not surprised they’ve caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured,” Starmer stated.<\/p>\n
The Prime Minister also suggested that an apology would be appropriate, adding that if he had misspoken in a similar manner, “I would certainly apologise.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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