Former President Donald Trump honored the 13 service members who died in the botched Afghanistan withdrawal by laying wreaths in their honor at Arlington National Cemetery. Trump was joined by families of the fallen, who expressed gratitude for his support. President Biden and Vice President Harris did not attend the event, instead issuing separate statements praising the fallen heroes and their families. The Trump team heavily criticized Biden for the withdrawal and the lack of an official ceremony to honor the fallen service members.
Gold Star families are still seeking accountability for the attack, three years later, and have praised Trump for his response to the tragedy. During a call with the Trump campaign, a mother of a fallen Marine asked for accountability from military officials responsible for the tragedy. Trump has alleged that the chaotic withdrawal demonstrated American weakness and emboldened adversaries.
The event at Arlington was intended to highlight Biden and Harris’ roles in the withdrawal, with Harris claiming to be the “last person in the room” when the pullout was ordered. The families of the fallen service members continue to demand answers and accountability, expressing frustration at the lack of recognition and response from the Biden administration. Trump has been vocal in criticizing Biden’s handling of the withdrawal, highlighting the impact on American standing in the world. Gold Star families remain determined to seek justice and ensure accountability for the tragic events that unfolded in Afghanistan.
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