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**President Trump Commemorates 4th Anniversary of Abbey Gate Attack, Vows to Never Forget**

**Washington, D.C. – August 25, 2025** – President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation declaring August 26, 2025, as a day of commemoration for the 4th anniversary of the deadly attack at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan. The attack, which occurred on August 26, 2021, resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and numerous Afghan civilians.

In a statement released today, President Trump honored the memory of the fallen heroes, vowing to “never forget” their sacrifice. “On one of the darkest days in our Nation’s history, 4 years ago, the gates of hell sprung open when an evil Jihadi terrorist carried out a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan — killing 13 heroes of our United States Armed Forces and shattering the hearts of Americans and our allies,” the President stated.

The statement sharply criticized the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, attributing the attack to a “disastrous withdrawal from Bagram Airfield in the middle of the night” and the subsequent release of terrorists from Bagram prison. President Trump claimed this created a security vacuum exploited by ISIS-K, leading to the devastating bombing. He called the event “the single most embarrassing display of American foreign policy in the history of our country.”

President Trump highlighted his administration’s efforts to bring justice to the victims of the Abbey Gate attack, announcing the capture of the ISIS Jihadi responsible for the bombing. “Just 43 days into my second term, on the night of March 4, 2025, during my Joint Address to the Congress, I announced that we apprehended the ISIS Jihadi responsible for the atrocity at the Kabul airport — who was at that moment being brought to the United States to face the swift sword of American justice,” he said.

He emphasized his commitment to a foreign policy based on “peace through strength,” vowing to protect American lives, defend American interests, and uphold American sovereignty.

The proclamation encourages all Americans to remember the heroism of the fallen service members and to honor the Gold Star Families who carry on their legacy. President Trump also expressed his unwavering support for those who suffered life-altering wounds and extended eternal gratitude for their sacrifices.

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