Trump Signs Proclamation Honoring Abbey Gate Victims

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring the four-year anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing in Afghanistan, which killed 13 U.S. service members. During the signing, Trump met with family members of the victims and criticized the Biden administration's handling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, describing it as one of the most embarrassing failures in American foreign policy. Trump argued that the U.S. troops should have been stationed at Bagram Airfield instead of Kabul airport, and he claimed the chaotic withdrawal emboldened Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Family members of the fallen have expressed hopes that the Biden administration will be held accountable for the tragedy, while Trump emphasized his ongoing support for the victims' families. The proclamation repeatedly called out President Biden by name, underscoring the political tension surrounding the event. Trump also highlighted his personal connection with the families, recounting emotional gatherings and reaffirming his commitment to honoring the fallen service members.