Sat May 03 12:20:28 UTC 2025: ## Trump Claims China Now Occupies Bagram Air Base, Blames Biden for Afghanistan Withdrawal
**Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2025** – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of occupying the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, a claim that has not been independently verified. Speaking at the 2025 National Day of Prayer at the White House, Trump asserted that the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 led to China’s alleged takeover of the strategically important base, located near Chinese nuclear facilities.
Trump stated that the withdrawal was a “horror show” that emboldened Russian President Vladimir Putin to invade Ukraine. He criticized the handling of the withdrawal, highlighting the Abbey Gate bombing in Kabul that resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and approximately 160 civilians. He claimed that under his leadership, the base would have been retained, preventing this outcome.
The former president described the Afghanistan withdrawal as “perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country,” arguing that the chaotic exit demonstrated weakness that Putin exploited. He further alleged that he had personally dissuaded Putin from invading Ukraine in the past, a claim which could not be independently verified.
Bagram Airfield, with its extensive runway capable of handling large aircraft, is situated approximately 47 kilometers north of Kabul. The current status of the base remains unclear, with no official confirmation from either the Chinese or Afghan governments. The Biden administration has yet to respond to Trump’s accusations.
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