Diane Dernie
Diane Dernie is a prominent advocate and mother of a soldier who was severely injured in Afghanistan. She has recently gained attention for her strong criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks regarding NATO soldiers' contributions in Afghanistan, describing his comments as 'the ultimate insult' to those who served. Dernie has called on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to defend the integrity of the armed forces in light of Trump's statements, emphasizing the sacrifices made by soldiers and the reality of combat situations.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 70,458 | $2,700,000 | 2,802$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 3,360 | $54,000 | 52$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,596 | $350,000 | 338$ |
| Romania | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,979 | $250,000 | 234$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 24,056 | $1,380,000 | 1,302$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,511 | $210,000 | 196$ |
| Totals | 7 | 126,711,751 | 125,960 | $4,944,000 | 4,924$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Romania:
Diane Dernie criticized Trump, calling him a childish man trying to divert attention from his own actions.
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Uruguay:
Diane Dernie's son was severely injured in the war, prompting Starmer to express his condolences.
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New Zealand:
Diane Dernie, mother of Ben Parkinson, said she had been dismayed by Trump’s 'disgraceful' remarks.
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United Kingdom:
Diane Dernie, whose son Ben Parkinson is regarded as the most severely injured British soldier to survive in Afghanistan, says he was 'stunned' by Trump's comments.
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Australia:
His mother, Diane Dernie, called Trump’s remarks 'disgraceful'.
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United Kingdom:
Diane Dernie called Trump's words insulting and hard to hear.
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Denmark:
Diane Dernie, the mother of a soldier injured in Afghanistan, called Trump's comments the ultimate insult.
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