Rishi Sunak Apologizes for Leaving D-Day Commemoration Early
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for leaving the D-Day commemorations in France early to give a domestic TV interview. He missed the main ceremony attended by world leaders, which marked the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord. Sunak admitted it was a mistake and apologized for his actions.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for leaving the D-Day commemorations in France early to give a domestic TV interview.
Sunak missed the main ceremony at Omaha Beach, attended by leaders including France's Emmanuel Macron, US President Joe Biden, and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky.
Instead, Foreign Minister David Cameron attended.
Sunak admitted it was a mistake and apologized, facing criticism from both political opponents and colleagues.
The event marked the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, a pivotal WWII campaign that began on June 6, 1944.