"They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan," Trump told the US outlet, referring to NATO allies. Trump also repeated his suggestion that NATO would not come to the aid of the US if asked to do so. UK defence minister John Healey posted on X that the British troops who died were "heroes who gave their lives in service of our nation". UK Armed forces minister Al Carns, who served five tours in Afghanistan, said Trump's comments were "utterly ridiculous". Mark Atkinson, Director General of the veterans' charity, The Royal British Legion, said the service and sacrifice of British troops in Afghanistan "cannot be called into question".

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 24, 2026 14:37 UTC