The article commemorates the fourth anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack, a suicide bombing at Kabul’s airport in 2021 that killed 13 U.S. service members during the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. The withdrawal followed a 2020 agreement between the Trump governance and the Taliban, with President Biden overseeing the final troop removal in 2021. The attack occurred amid the Taliban’s rapid takeover of Kabul.<\/p>\n

Former President Donald Trump criticized the withdrawal, calling it one of the worst days in U.S. history and honoring the victims and Gold Star families. In March 2024, Mohammad Sharifullah was arrested for his alleged role in planning the bombing. A government review<\/a> in 2022 concluded that decisions by both Trump and Biden contributed to the Taliban’s swift resurgence.<\/p>\n

At a recent commemoration, officials including Trump, Defense Secretary pete Hegseth, and Vice President JD Vance paid tribute, highlighting the need for accountability for the botched withdrawal. Hegseth announced a Pentagon review aiming to examine all aspects of the withdrawal and ensure full responsibility.

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