Late January 2026, President Trump questioned NATO’s commitment and claimed allied troops “stayed a little off the front lines” in Afghanistan, comments he reiterated in Davos, sparking international outrage. British prime minister Keir Starmer called the remarks “insulting and frankly appalling,” Prince Harry and veterans denounced the slur, and leaders across NATO demanded an apology. The White House defended Trump’s view that the U.S. contributes more, and, as of January 25, 2026, no formal presidential apology had been issued. The episode deepened transatlantic tensions and prompted renewed debate over burden‑sharing and alliance unity, and raised questions about U.S. global leadership. (tribuneindia.com)