U.K., including Prince Harry, voices outrage at Trump’s Afghanistan remarks

The Washington Post·Jan 23

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Comments made by Donald Trump about the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan have sparked outrage in the UK. The remarks were criticized by several individuals, including Prince Harry and UK politician Keir Starmer, who found them insulting. Trump has since praised UK troops, possibly in response to the backlash against his initial comments.

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