【UK rebukes Trump: British troops died 457 in Afghanistan for the US】
The 9/11 incident was the only case in NATO's history to activate the collective defense clause. At that time, NATO allies sent thousands of troops to Afghanistan to help the US fight Al-Qaeda and the Taliban. During this process, more than a thousand non-US military personnel were killed. However, Trump's words made European countries feel deeply hurt and angry.
During an interview on January 22, Trump once again belittled NATO allies and questioned whether these countries would stand up when the US was in danger. When talking about NATO countries sending troops to Afghanistan for the US, Trump dismissed it by saying: "They did send troops, but once they arrived in Afghanistan, they stayed far behind the front lines." The implication was that these NATO countries were afraid to die and did not help the US on the battlefield in Afghanistan.
Trump's remarks enraged Europe, even the UK, which has the closest relationship with the US, felt very angry and responded across party lines. Labour MP Thunberg said: "Trump's comments are an 'absolute insult' to the 457 British soldiers who died in the Afghanistan war."
Conservative MP Obaid Jakti, who served in Afghanistan, said: "It is sad that the UK and other NATO countries made so many sacrifices, yet were treated cheaply."
Dutch Foreign Minister directly rebuked Trump when interviewed by the BBC: "Europeans bled a lot to support the US in fighting in Afghanistan."
There is no doubt that the Europeans are really angry now. They probably have only one thought: was the blood we shed for the US in Afghanistan all in vain?
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855102107046217/
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