Afghanistan Peace Campaign
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the 2024 election, criticized what he described as the mishandling of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, stating that the Bagram Air Base should not have been abandoned.
In his latest interview, Trump called the U.S. exit from Afghanistan “horrible” and “a major mistake.”
According to Trump, American troops should have been the last to leave Afghanistan, not among the first as part of the plan.
Throughout his campaign, Trump has frequently raised the issue of the Afghanistan withdrawal, using it as a point of attack against the Democrats’ campaign, led by Kamala Harris.
In his recent interview, Trump highlighted the strategic significance of Bagram Air Base, mentioning its proximity to locations in China where nuclear weapons are reportedly being produced.
He emphasized that the United States should never have left this base.
Trump’s criticisms of the Afghanistan withdrawal are part of a broader strategy to question the current administration’s decisions on national security.
By focusing on the strategic importance of Bagram, Trump aims to frame the withdrawal as a misstep with long-term consequences.
With the 2024 election approaching, the handling of Afghanistan’s exit continues to be a key talking point in U.S. politics, reflecting the ongoing debates over military strategy, foreign policy, and national security.