Trump praises ‘brave’ UK troops after accusations of insulting US allies

The president has been criticized for downplaying the contribution of NATO members to the war in Afghanistan

US President Donald Trump praised British soldiers after his earlier disparaging remarks sparked outrage among veterans and officials in Europe.

Trump came under fire earlier this week when he claimed that allies “stayed a little back, a little off the front lines” during the 20-year American-led occupation of Afghanistan. He also said the US “never needed” any help.