Trump doubles down on claims Britain ‘stayed off front line’ in Afghanistan
January 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelUK military veteran John calls into LBC to condemn comments made by Donald Trump, accusing him of insulting service members and their families, and demanding an apology to the nation.
It comes as Donald Trump's claim that Nato troops stayed "a little off the front lines" during the war in Afghanistan has sparked outrage in the UK from politicians and veterans' families.
The US president made his comments in an interview with Fox News in which he reiterated his suggestion that Nato would not support America if asked.
He said: “We’ve never needed them. They’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan … and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.”
His remarks drew condemnation from across the political spectrum, with critics pointing to the 457 British deaths in Afghanistan and highlighting Mr Trump’s avoidance of military service in Vietnam.
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