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United States/Security/Trump says NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan, drawing UK condemnation
Trump says NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan, drawing UK condemnation
Jan 23, 20265 sources
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Story Timeline
Jan 23, 2026Trump says NATO troops avoided front lines in Afghanistan, drawing UK condemnation5 sources
Jan 28, 2026European leaders criticize Trump for false claims about NATO troops in Afghanistan25 sources
Jan 31, 2026UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits China to strengthen ties despite Trump's warnings15 sources
Summary
President Donald Trump claimed that NATO troops 'stayed a little back' from the front lines during the war in Afghanistan. The remarks were described as 'frankly appalling' by UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, who condemned them and said they angered allies.
