Trump Criticizes Harris on Afghanistan Withdrawal Anniversary

On the third anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing that killed 13 U.S. servicemembers during the Afghanistan withdrawal, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, demanding an explanation for what he called a 'catastrophic failure' of the Biden-Harris administration. Pompeo highlighted Harris's claim of being the 'last person in the room' during the withdrawal decision, labeling it a significant moment in the administration's legacy. Concurrently, former President Donald Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, where he echoed similar criticisms of the administration's handling of the withdrawal, referring to it as an embarrassment. Trump emphasized that military personnel should not have been withdrawn before securing their safety, directly linking Harris to the decisions made. Trump is also expected to address these issues during a speech at the National Guard Association conference in Michigan, where he will continue to tie Harris to the withdrawal's failures. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the bombing that also resulted in over 100 Afghan casualties.