Trump Criticizes NATO, Blames Allies for Afghanistan Frontlines
Trump says NATO troops remained off the frontlines in Afghanistan, sparking backlash among allies.
Former president Donald Trump, speaking to Fox News in Davos on 23 January 2026, claimed NATO troops stayed a little back and off the frontlines in Afghanistan, a statement that was met with fierce criticism from UK, Danish, and other NATO officials. Trump added the alliance would not have been there if needed, highlighting that America was the only NATO member to invoke Article 5 after the 9/11 attacks in 2001, which triggered a US‑led invasion. The UK lost 457 soldiers, the US 2,461, and 1,160 coalition members died, with NATO allies contributing significantly to the conflict death toll. Key figures such as Defence Secretary John Healey and MP Emily Thornberry decried the remarks as offensive and disrespectful to troops and families.
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