{"id":990897,"date":"2026-01-28T13:21:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=990897"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:21:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T13:21:23","slug":"rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/","title":{"rendered":"Rod Stewart calls on Trump to apologise to UK troops"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_What_Happened\" title=\"\u00a0What Happened\">\u00a0What Happened<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#What_Trump_Said\" title=\"What Trump Said\">What Trump Said<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Rod_Stewarts_Appeal\" title=\"\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Appeal\">\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Appeal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#Stewarts_Message\" title=\"Stewart\u2019s Message\">Stewart\u2019s Message<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#Personal_Context\" title=\"Personal Context\">Personal Context<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Case_Studies_Reactions_and_Backlash\" title=\"\u00a0Case Studies: Reactions and Backlash\">\u00a0Case Studies: Reactions and Backlash<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%A7_UK_Political_Response\" title=\"\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 UK Political Response\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 UK Political Response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#Military_Families_and_Veterans\" title=\"Military Families and Veterans\">Military Families and Veterans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Wider_Public_and_International_Responses\" title=\"\u00a0Wider Public and International Responses\">\u00a0Wider Public and International Responses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#Allied_Voices\" title=\"Allied Voices\">Allied Voices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#Trumps_Backtracking\" title=\"Trump\u2019s Backtracking\">Trump\u2019s Backtracking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Comments_and_Public_Debate\" title=\"\u00a0Comments and Public Debate\">\u00a0Comments and Public Debate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#From_Entertainment_and_Social_Media\" title=\"From Entertainment and Social Media\">From Entertainment and Social Media<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#Political_Discussion\" title=\"Political Discussion\">Political Discussion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Summary\" title=\"\u00a0Summary\">\u00a0Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_What_Sparked_the_Row\" title=\"\u00a0What Sparked the Row\">\u00a0What Sparked the Row<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Rod_Stewarts_Intervention\" title=\"\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Intervention\">\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Intervention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_The_Appeal\" title=\"\u00a0The Appeal\">\u00a0The Appeal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Personal_Background\" title=\"\u00a0Personal Background\">\u00a0Personal Background<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Case_Studies_Reactions_Responses\" title=\"\u00a0Case Studies: Reactions &amp; Responses\">\u00a0Case Studies: Reactions &amp; Responses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%A7_UK_Political_Response-2\" title=\"\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 UK Political Response\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 UK Political Response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#Veterans_and_Families_Speak_Out\" title=\"Veterans and Families Speak Out\">Veterans and Families Speak Out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Royal_and_Military_Voices\" title=\"\u00a0Royal and Military Voices\">\u00a0Royal and Military Voices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Trumps_Follow-Up_and_Apology_Debate\" title=\"\u00a0Trump\u2019s Follow-Up and Apology Debate\">\u00a0Trump\u2019s Follow-Up and Apology Debate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Public_and_Online_Commentary\" title=\"\u00a0Public and Online Commentary\">\u00a0Public and Online Commentary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Support_for_Stewarts_Stand\" title=\"\u00a0Support for Stewart\u2019s Stand\">\u00a0Support for Stewart\u2019s Stand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Mixed_Reactions\" title=\"\u00a0Mixed Reactions\">\u00a0Mixed Reactions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Why_It_Matters\" title=\"\u00a0Why It Matters\">\u00a0Why It Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/rod-stewart-calls-on-trump-to-apologise-to-uk-troops\/#_Summary-2\" title=\"\u00a0Summary\">\u00a0Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_Happened\"><\/span>\u00a0What Happened<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Rod Stewart \u2014 the British rock star \u2014 publicly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump<\/strong>, calling him a <em>\u201cdraft dodger\u201d<\/em> and <em>urging him to apologise<\/em> for comments Trump made about NATO troops\u2019 roles in the Afghanistan war. Stewart\u2019s words were posted on social media along with a video addressing the issue. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Trump_Said\"><\/span>What Trump Said<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In an interview at the <em>World Economic Forum in Davos<\/em>, Trump suggested that NATO allies sent troops to Afghanistan but that they \u201cstayed a little back, a little off the front lines.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Trump also questioned whether NATO would support the U.S. if ever needed. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This was widely seen as <em>diminishing<\/em> the service of allied forces, especially British troops, given the high number of British casualties and serious injuries in Afghanistan. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Rod_Stewarts_Appeal\"><\/span>\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Appeal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stewarts_Message\"><\/span>Stewart\u2019s Message<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stewart called Trump a \u201cdraft dodger\u201d \u2014 referring to Trump\u2019s deferments from military service during the Vietnam era \u2014 in the context of criticising his remarks about allied troops.<\/li>\n<li>He said Trump\u2019s comments were <em>\u201cunbearable,\u201d<\/em> especially given the sacrifices made by British soldiers who <em>fought and died<\/em> in Afghanistan.<\/li>\n<li>Stewart directly appealed to <strong>UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer<\/strong> and <strong>Reform UK leader Nigel Farage<\/strong> to pressure Trump into issuing a <em>formal apology<\/em> to UK troops and their families. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stewart noted the <em>human cost<\/em> of the conflict, pointing out that <em>more than 457 British soldiers died<\/em> and many more were injured \u2014 a reminder of real sacrifice behind the political row. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Context\"><\/span>Personal Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stewart and Trump <em>used to be neighbours in Palm Beach<\/em> and reportedly socialised together \u2014 but Stewart said their friendship ended after Trump became president. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Studies_Reactions_and_Backlash\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Studies: Reactions and Backlash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%A7_UK_Political_Response\"><\/span>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 UK Political Response<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Prime Minister Keir Starmer<\/strong> condemned Trump\u2019s comments as <em>\u201cinsulting and frankly appalling.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starmer paid tribute to British forces who served and died in Afghanistan and said if <em>he<\/em> had made similar comments, he would <em>certainly<\/em> apologise. (<a title=\"UK\u2019s Starmer calls Trump\u2019s remarks on allies in Afghanistan \u2018frankly appalling\u2019 |\" href=\"https:\/\/bbc.bm\/uks-starmer-calls-trumps-remarks-on-allies-in-afghanistan-frankly-appalling?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">BBC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Other UK leaders, including Defence Minister John Healey and Labour figures, echoed strong disapproval, emphasising the <em>significant role<\/em> and sacrifices of UK troops. (<a title=\"Furious PM lays into Trump's 'insulting &amp; frankly appalling' claim that UK troops 'stayed back from Afghan frontlines'\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/news\/politics\/37999287\/pm-slams-trump-over-afghanistan-claim\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Sun<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Military_Families_and_Veterans\"><\/span>Military Families and Veterans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Families of soldiers who died \u2014 including bereaved mothers and veterans \u2014 openly criticised Trump and demanded a genuine apology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One mother, whose son was killed in Afghanistan, labelled Trump\u2019s remarks a \u201ctotal coward\u201d and said the troops and their families <em>deserved real respect<\/em>. (<a title=\"Donald Trump branded 'coward' by mum of Scots solider killed in Afghanistan - Yahoo News UK\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/donald-trump-branded-coward-mum-043000691.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Yahoo News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Veterans themselves, including seriously wounded former servicemen, called the comments deeply disrespectful and hurtful given they stood alongside U.S. forces in frontline combat. (<a title=\"Trump Comments on Afghan-War Veterans Spark Backlash From Allies\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/geopolitics\/comments\/1ql1e57\/trump_comments_on_afghanwar_veterans_spark\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Wider_Public_and_International_Responses\"><\/span>\u00a0Wider Public and International Responses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allied_Voices\"><\/span>Allied Voices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Across NATO, former service members who fought beside U.S. troops also voiced that Trump\u2019s remarks were <em>deeply insulting<\/em> and showed a lack of understanding about the joint sacrifices made in Afghanistan. (<a title=\"\u2018If you haven\u2019t served, respect those who have\u2019: Nato soldiers on Trump\u2019s slurs | Nato | The Guardian\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/world\/2026\/jan\/25\/if-you-havent-served-respect-those-who-have-nato-soldiers-on-trumps-slurs?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The Guardian<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trumps_Backtracking\"><\/span>Trump\u2019s Backtracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After the wave of backlash \u2014 including from Starmer, Prince Harry, military families and public figures like Stewart \u2014 Trump posted a statement on social media praising <strong>British troops<\/strong> as \u201cvery brave\u201d and reaffirming the strong bond between U.S. and UK forces.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>However, <strong>he stopped short of offering a direct apology<\/strong> for his earlier comments. (<a title=\"Trump Praises British Troops After NATO Remarks Draw Criticism: 'A Bond Too Strong To Ever Be Broken' - Benzinga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/news\/politics\/26\/01\/50117215\/trump-praises-british-troops-after-nato-remarks-draw-criticism-a-bond-too-strong-to-ever-be-broken\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Benzinga<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Comments_and_Public_Debate\"><\/span>\u00a0Comments and Public Debate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Entertainment_and_Social_Media\"><\/span>From Entertainment and Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Many commenters on public forums and social platforms backed Stewart\u2019s stand, saying that it was <em>important to call out disparaging remarks<\/em> about military service. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart attacks &quot;draft dodger&quot; Donald Trump over &quot;unbearable&quot; false claims about British troops in Afghanistan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/entertainment\/comments\/1qlojrq\/rod_stewart_attacks_draft_dodger_donald_trump\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_Discussion\"><\/span>Political Discussion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The incident ignited debate not only about Trump\u2019s view of NATO contributions but about the <em>importance of respecting allied service members<\/em> and the political implications of such statements for trans-Atlantic relations. (<a title=\"Immigration was at the centre of Donald Trump's 2024 win, but it's now mired in controversy - ABC News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-01-27\/trump-s-immigration-policy-mirred-in-controversy\/106273482?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">ABC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rod Stewart publicly called on Donald Trump to apologise to UK troops<\/strong> after Trump suggested that NATO allies\u2019 forces \u201cstayed back\u201d from front-line combat in Afghanistan \u2014 comments seen as offensive to British and other allied veterans. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Stewart labelled Trump a \u201cdraft dodger,\u201d emphasised the sacrifices of UK soldiers, and urged political leaders \u2014 including <strong>Keir Starmer<\/strong> \u2014 to demand a formal apology. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The remarks sparked broad backlash across UK politics, veteran communities, families of the fallen and the international public, leading Trump to later <em>praise British troops<\/em> \u2014 though without explicitly apologising. (<a title=\"Trump Praises British Troops After NATO Remarks Draw Criticism: 'A Bond Too Strong To Ever Be Broken' - Benzinga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.benzinga.com\/news\/politics\/26\/01\/50117215\/trump-praises-british-troops-after-nato-remarks-draw-criticism-a-bond-too-strong-to-ever-be-broken\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Benzinga<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Here\u2019s a <strong>detailed, up-to-date look at Rod Stewart\u2019s public call for Donald Trump to apologise to UK troops<\/strong>, including <strong>case studies of reactions<\/strong>, broader fallout and <strong>public comments<\/strong> \u2014 based on multiple reliable news reports:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_Sparked_the_Row\"><\/span>\u00a0What Sparked the Row<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In late January 2026, <strong>former US President Donald Trump made controversial remarks<\/strong> in a Fox News \/ Davos interview suggesting that <strong>NATO allies\u2019 troops \u201cstayed a little back, a little off the front lines\u201d<\/strong> in Afghanistan \u2014 comments widely interpreted as downplaying their role in combat. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The remarks triggered nationwide anger in the UK, given that <strong>457 British soldiers died in Afghanistan and many more were injured<\/strong>, with UK public figures saying Trump\u2019s comments were <em>insulting and hurtful<\/em> to veterans and bereaved families. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Rod_Stewarts_Intervention\"><\/span>\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Intervention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_Appeal\"><\/span>\u00a0The Appeal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sir Rod Stewart<\/strong>, the British rock legend, posted a <strong>video on social media<\/strong> calling Trump a <em>\u201cdraft dodger\u201d<\/em> \u2014 a reference to Trump\u2019s Vietnam-era deferments \u2014 and <strong>urged him to apologise to UK troops<\/strong> for the remarks. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Stewart said Trump\u2019s comments were <em>\u201cunbearable,\u201d<\/em> underlining his respect for British forces and the sacrifices they made. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>He directly appealed to <strong>Prime Minister Keir Starmer<\/strong> and even <strong>Nigel Farage<\/strong> to pressure Trump into saying sorry. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Personal_Background\"><\/span>\u00a0Personal Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stewart noted in his message that he had known Trump socially in the past, recalling they were once <em>Palm Beach neighbours<\/em>, but the friendship ended after Trump became president. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Studies_Reactions_Responses\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Studies: Reactions &amp; Responses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%87%AC%F0%9F%87%A7_UK_Political_Response-2\"><\/span>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 <strong>UK Political Response<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prime Minister Keir Starmer<\/strong> labelled Trump\u2019s original comments as <em>\u201cinsulting and frankly appalling,\u201d<\/em> paying tribute to the service and sacrifices of UK troops and signalling that Trump <strong>should apologise<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Trump remarks about British troops \u2018insulting and appalling\u2019, Starmer says - Rother Radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotherradio.co.uk\/trump-remarks-about-british-troops-insulting-and-appalling-starmer-says\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Rother Radio<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Starmer said if <em>he<\/em> had made such comments, he <em>\u201ccertainly would apologise\u201d<\/em> \u2014 a strong public rebuke. (<a title=\"Trump remarks about British troops \u2018insulting and appalling\u2019, Starmer says - Rother Radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotherradio.co.uk\/trump-remarks-about-british-troops-insulting-and-appalling-starmer-says\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Rother Radio<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Senior figures across parties, including Conservative figures, also criticised Trump\u2019s remarks as disrespectful to British forces. (<a title=\"Trump remarks about British troops \u2018insulting and appalling\u2019, Starmer says - Rother Radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotherradio.co.uk\/trump-remarks-about-british-troops-insulting-and-appalling-starmer-says\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Rother Radio<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Veterans_and_Families_Speak_Out\"><\/span><strong>Veterans and Families Speak Out<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>British veterans and families of those killed or injured have expressed <strong>anger and hurt<\/strong> at Trump\u2019s characterisation of allied troops\u2019 roles. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls Trump &quot;draft dodger&quot; - ex-neighbor's Afghanistan fury | The latest National and International News - upday News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upday.com\/uk\/uk\/world\/rod-stewart-calls-trump-draft-dodger-ex-neighbors-afghanistan-fury\/179n7qj?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Upday News<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Some veterans who served alongside US forces said the comments <em>diminished the reality of frontline combat<\/em> and disrespected shared sacrifices. (<a title=\"Trump remarks about British troops \u2018insulting and appalling\u2019, Starmer says - Rother Radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotherradio.co.uk\/trump-remarks-about-british-troops-insulting-and-appalling-starmer-says\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Rother Radio<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Royal_and_Military_Voices\"><\/span>\u00a0Royal and Military Voices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prince Harry<\/strong>, a veteran who served in Afghanistan, said allied sacrifices <em>\u201cdeserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect\u201d<\/em> \u2014 adding emotional weight to the backlash. (<a title=\"Trump praises UK troops as brave warriors after widespread condemnation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newarab.com\/news\/trump-praises-uk-troops-brave-warriors-after-widespread-condemnation?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The New Arab<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Statements from military communities echoed that allied troops <em>fought and died side by side<\/em> with US counterparts. (<a title=\"Trump praises UK troops as brave warriors after widespread condemnation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newarab.com\/news\/trump-praises-uk-troops-brave-warriors-after-widespread-condemnation?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">The New Arab<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Trumps_Follow-Up_and_Apology_Debate\"><\/span>\u00a0Trump\u2019s Follow-Up and Apology Debate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>After the backlash \u2014 including Stewart\u2019s and Starmer\u2019s comments \u2014 <strong>Trump posted praise for UK troops<\/strong>, calling them <em>\u201cvery brave\u201d<\/em> and emphasising strong US-UK military bonds. (<a title=\"Trump Heaps Praise on UK Troops Following Furor Over Afghanistan Comments | Military.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/daily-news\/2026\/01\/24\/trump-heaps-praise-uk-troops-following-furor-over-afghanistan-comments.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Military.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>he did not issue a direct apology for the original remarks<\/strong>, which remains a key focus of Stewart\u2019s and other critics\u2019 demands. (<a title=\"Trump Heaps Praise on UK Troops Following Furor Over Afghanistan Comments | Military.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/daily-news\/2026\/01\/24\/trump-heaps-praise-uk-troops-following-furor-over-afghanistan-comments.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Military.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Public_and_Online_Commentary\"><\/span>\u00a0Public and Online Commentary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Support_for_Stewarts_Stand\"><\/span>\u00a0Support for Stewart\u2019s Stand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Online discussions (e.g., social forums) show some public support for Stewart calling out Trump\u2019s remarks and urging an apology. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls out \u201cdraft dodger\u201d Trump for denigrating the service of allied combat vets, and says that PM Keir Starmer must insist that Trump publicly apologize.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/nato\/comments\/1qlyxgj\/rod_stewart_calls_out_draft_dodger_trump_for\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Many commentators highlight that public figures defending veterans helps draw attention to the sacrifices of allied forces. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls out \u201cdraft dodger\u201d Trump for denigrating the service of allied combat vets, and says that PM Keir Starmer must insist that Trump publicly apologize.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/nato\/comments\/1qlyxgj\/rod_stewart_calls_out_draft_dodger_trump_for\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Mixed_Reactions\"><\/span>\u00a0Mixed Reactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Some online debates interrogate the broader politics of Trump\u2019s comments and celebrity interventions \u2014 showing a spectrum of views. (<a title=\"Rod Stewart calls out \u201cdraft dodger\u201d Trump for denigrating the service of allied combat vets, and says that PM Keir Starmer must insist that Trump publicly apologize.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\/r\/Fauxmoi\/comments\/1qlay8o\/rod_stewart_calls_out_draft_dodger_trump_for\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Reddit<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Why_It_Matters\"><\/span>\u00a0Why It Matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This episode isn\u2019t just about a celebrity feud \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>flashpoint in diplomatic and cultural perceptions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National memory and respect for military service<\/strong>: Stewart\u2019s and others\u2019 responses reflect strong feelings in the UK about how allied troops are remembered and honoured. (<a title=\"Trump remarks about British troops \u2018insulting and appalling\u2019, Starmer says - Rother Radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotherradio.co.uk\/trump-remarks-about-british-troops-insulting-and-appalling-starmer-says\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Rother Radio<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Political diplomacy<\/strong>: The row highlights tensions that can arise when public figures and heads of state make statements perceived as diminishing allies\u2019 contributions. (<a title=\"The Independent. Starmer demands Trump apology over \u2018appalling\u2019 false claims on UK troops in Afghanistan\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/independent-starmer-demands-trump-apology-over-false-von-massenbach-yqosf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">LinkedIn<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Veteran and family impact<\/strong>: For those directly affected by the Afghanistan conflict, such comments can be deeply personal and painful \u2014 fuelling calls for clearer acknowledgements of service. (<a title=\"Trump remarks about British troops \u2018insulting and appalling\u2019, Starmer says - Rother Radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotherradio.co.uk\/trump-remarks-about-british-troops-insulting-and-appalling-starmer-says\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Rother Radio<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary-2\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rod Stewart publicly called on Donald Trump to apologise to UK troops<\/strong> after Trump\u2019s remarks about NATO allies\u2019 combat roles in Afghanistan. (<a title=\"'It's Unbearable' - Rod Stewart Demands Apology From 'Draft Dodger' Trump for Insulting NATO Troops\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimateclassicrock.com\/rod-stewart-trump-nato-apology\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Ultimate Classic Rock<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Stewart labelled Trump a <em>\u201cdraft dodger\u201d<\/em> and called for political leaders to push for a formal apology. (<a title=\"Furious Rod Stewart Slams \u2018Draft Dodger Trump\u2019 for Insulting NATO Troops\u2019 Bravery in Afghanistan: \u2018We Lost Over 400 of Our Guys\u2026 and Trump Calls \u2018Em Cowards \u2014 It\u2019s Unbearable\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/music\/news\/rod-stewart-trump-nato-troops-draft-dodger-1236639925\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Variety<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The issue sparked <strong>broad backlash from UK political leaders, veterans\u2019 families, and public figures<\/strong>, with Trump later offering praise but <strong>not an explicit apology<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Trump Heaps Praise on UK Troops Following Furor Over Afghanistan Comments | Military.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.military.com\/daily-news\/2026\/01\/24\/trump-heaps-praise-uk-troops-following-furor-over-afghanistan-comments.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Military.com<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0What Happened Rod Stewart \u2014 the British rock star \u2014 publicly rebuked U.S. President Donald Trump, calling him a \u201cdraft dodger\u201d and urging him to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-990897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gb-news","category-uk-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Rod Stewart calls on Trump to apologise to UK troops - UK News &amp; 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