Despite Trump’s claims, Canada was on the front lines in Afghanistan

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Last week Donald Trump claimed NATO troops — including Canadians — stayed out of combat in Afghanistan. This is simply not true and that is something our next guest knows first hand. Graham Thomson, Freelance Columnist experienced reporting from Afghanistan, and knows the cost that Canadian soldiers… and also journalists paid.
29 Jan 12PM English South Africa News Commentary

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