Romanian entrepreneur and former PSD political figure Avram Gal announced that he met with U.S. veteran‑support leader Bonnie Carroll, founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), during a visit to Washington, D.C. The meeting, highlighted on Gal’s social‑media post, took place against the backdrop of recent U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on NATO allies’ roles in Afghanistan, which have provoked strong reactions from veterans and political leaders worldwide. Carroll, a veteran herself and former Reagan‑ and Bush‑era official, established TAPS after her husband, Brigadier General Tom Carroll, died in a 1992 military aircraft crash. The organization offers 24/7 support to families of fallen service members and wounded veterans. Gal praised Carroll’s “humanity, moral clarity and dedication” and described the dialogue as a chance to build “real bridges” between nations sharing common values toward veteran care. The encounter underscores a growing international dialogue on veteran support amid geopolitical tensions.

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