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Carney defends Canada’s Afghanistan record but does not ask Trump for apology
- Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the Canadian military's contributions to the war in Afghanistan, highlighting the efforts of 40,000 deployed troops over 13 years and the loss of 158 Canadian soldiers.
- Carney noted that 30 Canadian soldiers received the U.S. Bronze Star Medal for valour during the conflict.
- U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed NATO allies' roles, stating, "The United States has never needed its NATO allies for anything."
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called Trump's remarks "insulting" and "frankly appalling.
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Carney defends Canada’s Afghanistan record but does not ask Trump for apology
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended the Canadian military’s contributions to the war in Afghanistan today, but stopped short of asking U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for belittling Canada’s role.
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Carney defends Canada's Afghanistan record but does not ask Trump for apology
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Prime Minister Defends Service and Sacrifice of Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan
U.S. President Donald Trump insulted fellow NATO members last week by suggesting that allies held back and avoided the front lines in Afghanistan following the 9-11 terrorist attacks. That claim immediately drew an angry response from allies, including Canada, and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer who demanded an apology. More than 450 U.K. troops were killed in Afghanistan, followed by Canada with 158 – including soldiers from this province. Pri…
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 37%
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