Abbey Gate Gold Star Families, Trump Mark 4th Anniversary

It has been four years since 13 U.S. service members were killed as troops were withdrawing from Afghanistan. The bombing at Abbey Gate was largely ignored by then-President Joe Biden, according to The Hill. That…

Sandra RhodesAug 26, 20252 min read

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The proclamation named Biden several times and calls the troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan as the “single most embarrassing display of American foreign policy in the history of our country.”

“As our Nation solemnly marks 4 years since the attack at Abbey Gate, we honor the memory of the 13 brave souls and every military service member to ever die in the line of duty — and we renew our resolve to protect American lives, defend American interests, and uphold American sovereignty,” the proclamation states.

Abbey Gate was a rallying cry for the Trump campaign in 2024 with how the Biden administration handled the U.S. withdrawal.

Trump marked last year’s anniversary by visiting Alington Cemetery. However, that visit was overshadowed when Trump staffers argued with cemetery officials.