James O'Brien Daily Trump denigrates NATO’s war dead
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Jan 23, 2026 Emily Maitlis, journalist reporting from Minneapolis, describes aggressive ICE raids and opaque deportation flights. She recounts disappearances, community fear and the human cost of enforcement. The conversation also highlights reactions to claims denigrating NATO’s wartime sacrifices and the anger felt by military families.
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Allies Suffered Real Sacrifice
- James O'Brien highlights that 457 British service personnel died in Afghanistan and NATO allies suffered significant casualties alongside the US.
- He stresses Trump's claim that allies 'stayed back' contradicts documented sacrifices and insults war dead and families.
Don't Normalise Outrageous Conduct
- James O'Brien urges listeners not to normalise or become numb to repeated shocking comments and actions.
- He implores people to keep reminding each other of the horror and to resist complacency.
Joshua Leakey's Bravery Rescues Allies
- Aidan recalls Corporal Joshua Leakey VC repeatedly rescuing casualties, including Americans, under fire.
- He urges a senior US military figure to publicly tell Trump he is wrong and apologise.
