Donald Trump has paid tribute to the ‘great and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom’.
In a statement, the US President said: ‘The GREAT and very BRAVE soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America!
‘In Afghanistan, 457 died, many were badly injured, and they were among the greatest of all warriors.
‘It’s a bond too strong to ever be broken. The U.K. Military, with tremendous Heart and Soul, is second to none (except for the U.S.A.!). We love you all, and always will! President DONALD J. TRUMP.’
Earlier this week Mr Trump was accused of ‘trampling on the memories’ of Britain’s 457 war dead with his claim they had stayed ‘a little off the frontlines’.
Downing Street led a chorus of condemnation as Sir Keir Starmer branded Mr Trump’s remarks ‘insulting and frankly appalling,’ suggesting he should apologise.
It is understood that Sir Keir raised Mr Trump’s comments about Nato troops in Afghanistan directly with the US president in a conversation today.
Donald Trump has paid tribute to the ‘great and very brave soldiers of the United Kingdom’
In a statement, the US President said: ‘The GREAT and very BRAVE soldiers of the United Kingdom will always be with the United States of America!’
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