Former President Trump participated in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing, criticizing President Biden's botched handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Former President Trump has denounced President Biden's handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, tying the deadly Abbey Gate bombing to an alleged focus on "culture wars" within the Biden administration. Trump's criticism comes as the third anniversary of the attack was marked on Monday, with the American Principles Project (APP) releasing a trailer for an upcoming documentary titled "Culture War: The Deadly Consequences of a Woke War Machine."
The documentary examines the August 26, 2021 suicide bombing at Abbey Gate, which occurred during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The attack claimed the lives of 13 American service members and 180 people in total.
Trump Slams Biden's Handling of Afghanistan Withdrawal, Linking It to Focus on "Culture Wars
Trump, who visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor the fallen service members, accused Biden of losing the respect of other nations and causing the withdrawal to be "a horrible situation." He lamented the lack of "dignity, no pride, no strength" in the withdrawal.
The APP's documentary contends that the Biden administration prioritized "culture wars" policies over military readiness. The trailer highlights decisions made regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and the use of drag queens in recruitment efforts.
Trump Slams Biden's Handling of Afghanistan Withdrawal, Linking It to Focus on "Culture Wars
APP President Terry Schilling accused Biden and Vice President Harris of turning the armed forces into "a left-wing social experiment." He asserted that "Maintaining a strong military is one of the president's most important responsibilities" and that the Democrats' "cultural extremism" had dire consequences.
The documentary features interviews with Trump, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, members of Congress, and families of the victims of the Abbey Gate bombing.
Trump Slams Biden's Handling of Afghanistan Withdrawal, Linking It to Focus on "Culture Wars
Biden and Harris released separate statements on Monday recognizing the three-year anniversary of the tragedy, listing the names of the fallen troops. Biden described them as "patriots in the highest sense," acknowledging the sacrifices made by both service members and their families.
However, Biden's statement contradicted his previous claim in a June debate that no troops had died under his presidency. This comment drew criticism, as 13 American service members were killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Trump Slams Biden's Handling of Afghanistan Withdrawal, Linking It to Focus on "Culture Wars
Relatives of the victims spoke at last month's Republican National Convention, voicing concerns that Biden had not publicly named their loved ones. Biden's omission was also criticized by APP's Terry Schilling, who stated that "the families of the victims of the Abbey Gate attack deserve far better than to be forgotten by their leaders."
The White House did not respond to Fox News Digital's inquiries regarding the documentary or Biden's previous statements.
The ongoing debate over the Afghanistan withdrawal and the role of "culture wars" within the military is expected to intensify with the release of APP's documentary.
