On August 26, 2026, President Donald J. Trump proclaimed the day as a commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Kabul. The incident occurred when an ISIS-K terrorist, released from Taliban custody months earlier, detonated a body-worn bomb at the crowded gate, killing 13 American service members and injuring over 160 civilians. The proclamation honors the fallen troops and their families, listing their names. Trump criticized the previous administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, citing the loss of military assets and the Taliban’s subsequent advances. He vowed to prevent such failures and reaffirmed support for military personnel. The commemoration aims to remember the victims and uphold the nation’s commitment to their legacy.
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