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Former President Donald Trump recently faced widespread criticism for comments suggesting he would not defend NATO allies who do not meet spending obligations. He reportedly told a rally that he would encourage russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to such countries.
Following Trump’s remarks, retired Army General and veteran Alistair Carns shared a video of himself serving on the front line in Afghanistan.
Leader of the opposition Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, called Trump’s remarks “flat-out nonsense” and said the sacrifice of NATO troops deserves “respect not denigration.”
Earlier, Downing Street had said that Trump was “wrong to diminish the role of troops, including British forces.”
Prince Harry, who returned to the U.K. to give evidence in his case against Associated Newspapers Limited, remembered how “allies answered [the] call” in support of the U.S.
“Thousands of lives were changed forever. mothers and fathers buried sons and daughters. Children were left without a parent. Families are left carrying the cost. Those sacrifices deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect, as we all remain united and loyal to the defense of diplomacy and peace,” he is quoted as saying.
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