Trump ignited outrage after babbling on his social media platform America's allies had sent "some troops" to help in the conflict but accused them of staying "a little back" and a "little off" the front lines. Fury from army chiefs, U.K. political parties, King Charles III – and Trump's former pal, crooner Rod Stewart – appeared to force Trump to roll back on his statement and praise the Brit soldiers sent to Afghanistan as "among the greatest of all warriors." Trump got out of the draft by being a student for four of the five times he was called on and obtained a doctor's note for "bone spurs" on the fifth.
Author: Aaron Tinney
Published at: 2026-02-04 22:51:39
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