Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey Gate

Key Points

• Trump officially recognized August 26, 2026, as a day to remember the 13 American service members killed during the 2021 attack at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan. The proclamation lists each of the fallen by name and rank to honor their sacrifice.
• The document criticizes the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, specifically the decision by Biden to leave Bagram Airfield. It argues that these choices led to the release of prisoners and the eventual collapse that allowed the terrorist attack to happen.
• Trump highlights his own actions, including the capture of the ISIS-K terrorist responsible for the bombing. He promises to support military families and ensure such military failures do not happen again.

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