WATCH: Trump Honors Fallen Heroes on Afghanistan Withdrawal Anniversary, Sharply Rebukes Biden’s Beachside Vacation
In a move that’s sure to fire up patriots and send shockwaves through the political landscape, former President Donald Trump took a stand at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the 13 American service members who tragically lost their lives during the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal three years ago. While Joe Biden was lounging on a beach, Trump was showing the world what true leadership looks like—paying his respects to the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice under Biden’s botched exit strategy.
Biden’s hasty and poorly planned withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, which he promised during his 2020 campaign, has gone down as one of the most humiliating moments in American history. Images of Kabul airport overrun with desperate Afghans clinging to U.S. aircraft are forever seared into our minds. The chaos culminated in a devastating suicide bombing that claimed the lives of 13 American soldiers and nearly 170 civilians. Trump, in his signature style, made sure the nation doesn’t forget who’s responsible.
As Trump stood stoically with his hand over his heart while “Taps” played, the families of the fallen soldiers looked on, clearly moved by the former president’s respect and dedication. Meanwhile, Biden’s absence couldn’t be more glaring. As Fox News aired the ceremony live, viewers took to social media to point out the stark contrast—Trump at Arlington, while Biden kicked back on vacation, and Kamala Harris’s schedule sat empty. Greg Price on X didn’t hold back, calling out the current administration for its lack of priorities.
Trump didn’t mince words when he took to Truth Social after the ceremony. “This is the third anniversary of the BOTCHED Afghanistan withdrawal, the most EMBARRASSING moment in the history of our Country,” he blasted. Trump tore into Biden’s administration for leaving behind billions in military equipment and making the catastrophic decision to pull troops out before securing a peaceful transition. “You don’t take our soldiers out first, you take them out LAST,” Trump emphasized, making it clear that Biden’s blunders have made America a laughingstock on the global stage, emboldening adversaries like Russia and destabilizing the Middle East.
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It’s the 3rd anniversary of 13 American service members dying during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden is currently at the beach.
Kamala has nothing on her schedule.
President Trump is at Arlington Cemetery laying a wreath for all 13 of them.pic.twitter.com/811DRgsHWm
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 26, 2024
The botched withdrawal is being compared to the infamous Benghazi attack in 2012, where four Americans were killed, and Hillary Clinton, as Secretary of State, was slammed for her failures. Just like Benghazi became a rallying cry in Trump’s 2016 campaign, the Afghanistan disaster could be the nail in the coffin for the Biden-Harris ticket, especially among veterans and military families who are outraged by the administration’s incompetence.
And as if that wasn’t enough, Harris’s campaign is already reeling from another scandal. Her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, has been caught in a web of lies about his military service, accused of dodging deployment to Afghanistan in 2006 to further his political career. Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, Trump’s running mate and a Navy veteran, has been relentless in calling out Walz for “stolen valor” and exposing the governor’s history of deceit.
Trump’s dedication to our military is undeniable, and his 2024 campaign has racked up endorsements from some of the nation’s most respected veterans, including retired Air Force captain Scott O’Grady and Medal of Honor recipients David Bellavia and Michael E. Thornton. These endorsements are a testament to Trump’s unwavering support for those who serve, and a sharp contrast to the current administration’s failures.
As we remember the sacrifices of our fallen heroes, Trump’s leadership shines through, making it clear that America deserves better than the disastrous decisions of the Biden-Harris administration. With the 2024 election looming, voters will have to decide between a leader who puts our military first and an administration that leaves them behind.
