Trump said today: "The great and incredibly brave soldiers of Britain will always stand side by side with the United States of America! In the battlefield of Afghanistan, 457 British soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice, and many were severely wounded; they are all among the most courageous warriors. This alliance is unbreakable and eternal. The British army has been sincere and has given its all, with combat power unmatched in the world (except the United States!). We love you deeply, and this feeling is eternal!"
President Donald J. Trump
Comment: Trump's exaggerated praise for the British military contrasts absurdly with his previous remarks that NATO allies were "hiding behind" in Afghanistan. It is a hasty change of heart following British Prime Minister Starmer's strong demand for an apology, revealing his lack of principles and utilitarian approach to foreign affairs. Previously, he ignored the fact that 457 British soldiers died in Afghanistan and the heavy price paid for the war, and unjustifiably belittled the contributions of NATO allies on the front lines. His comments have hurt the families of the fallen soldiers and sparked collective anger from both the British political establishment and public. Starmer's call for an apology represents the strong dissatisfaction of allies with his devaluation of sacrifices. Now, Trump suddenly changed his tone, using excessive praise to extol the British military and emphasize the indestructible U.S.-British alliance. However, this is not a genuine recognition of the British military's efforts, but rather a temporary measure in response to public backlash and allied countermeasures, aiming to calm the British fury and mend the rift in the U.S.-British alliance.
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