Trump Marks Fifth Anniversary of Abbey Gate Bombing, Blames Biden for Kabul Deaths

Trump Marks Fifth Anniversary of Abbey Gate Bombing, Blames Biden for Kabul Deaths

Trump honors 13 U.S. service members killed in the 2021 Kabul airport attack and claims credit for capturing the mastermind.

Richard Miniter
First Published: August 27, 2026, 7:24 AM ET

Donald J. Trump marked the fifth anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, blaming his predecessor for the deaths of 13 American service members and claiming credit for apprehending the attack’s mastermind.