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Polish General Demands Apology Over Trump's Afghanistan Comments

1/23/2026

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Polish General Roman Polko demanded an apology after European veterans criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about their front-line roles in Afghanistan.
British veterans minister Alistair Carns called Trump's claims 'utterly ridiculous.'
Leaders from Poland and Denmark condemned Trump's comments as ignorant and said their nations' sacrifices must not be diminished.
The United States lost approximately 2,460 troops in Afghanistan.
The United Kingdom lost 457 personnel.

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Polish General Roman Polko demanded an apology after European veterans criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about their front-line roles in Afghanistan.
British veterans minister Alistair Carns called Trump's claims 'utterly ridiculous.'
Leaders from Poland and Denmark condemned Trump's comments as ignorant and said their nations' sacrifices must not be diminished.
The United States lost approximately 2,460 troops in Afghanistan.
The United Kingdom lost 457 personnel.