British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested that United States President Donald Trump should apologize for his false claim that troops from NATO countries other than the United States avoided going to the front during the war in Afghanistan, describing Trump's comments as "offensive" and "appalling."
Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British soldiers who died and those who suffered serious injuries.
"I will never forget their courage, their bravery and the sacrifice they made for their country. I find President Trump's statements offensive and appalling and I am not surprised that they have caused so much pain to the loved ones of those who have been killed or injured, across the country," Starmer said.
Trump said he was not sure NATO would be there to support the US if and when asked, sparking outrage and dismay across the UK today.
"We never needed them, we never really asked them for anything. You know, they'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, or this or that, and they did, they stayed a little bit behind, a little bit outside the front lines," Trump said.
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