Trump's NATO Remark Sparks Global Outcry, Draws Veterans' Ire

World leaders and veterans have condemned former U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming NATO allies did not send forces to the frontlines in Afghanistan. The criticism followed Trump's recent statement about the military alliance. NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, is a group of 32 countries with a collective defense agreement. Prince Harry, a British Army veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan, joined the backlash. Other political and military figures also criticized the remark. Records show that NATO allies suffered thousands of casualties during the Afghanistan war. Troops from the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and other member nations fought and died in the conflict. The strong reactions highlight ongoing sensitivity around the sacrifices of international forces in the twenty-year war.