The Kabul Airport Bombing: A Heartbreaking Anniversary and a Stark Reminder of Leadership Failure

On this day, we are starkly reminded of the gut-wrenching event that unfolded three years ago at Kabul Airport. This horrifying incident took the lives of 13 valiant U.S. servicemen and women, their sacrifice etched forever in our hearts. President Trump, with solemn respect, paid tribute to these fallen heroes at Arlington Cemetery, honoring their bravery during the tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan.

This tragic incident was an aftermath of the Biden administration’s decision to capitulate to the Taliban, a move that led to a cascade of catastrophic consequences. Notably absent from this poignant ceremony were President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. While Biden is reportedly on vacation, Harris appears preoccupied with her campaign efforts, seemingly detached from the heartache still palpable among many Americans.

On August 26, 2021, a suicide bomber unleashed terror at the Abbey Gate of Kabul Airport, executing 13 U.S. service members and over 170 Afghan civilians.

Reports have surfaced suggesting that top military officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, were privy to an impending threat hours before this horrific attack. Despite this foreknowledge, they failed to act decisively to protect American troops and civilians.

In a chilling testimony before Congress last year, U.S. Marine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews disclosed that he was denied permission to neutralize the suicide bomber despite unmistakable indications of an imminent attack.

Around 2:00 AM on August 26, intelligence personnel confirmed that the suicide bomber was near Abbey Gate…

Despite having a detailed description of the suspect, no immediate action was taken due to concerns about compromising intelligence assets.

Through the course of that fateful day, information about the suicide bomber was disseminated to ground forces at Abbey Gate. Sgt. Vargas-Andrews and his team identified the suspect around noon and again at 1:00 PM. The individual displayed nervous behavior and frequently glanced up at their position through the crowd.

The duo handed out small cards to the crowd periodically while the older man appeared to coach the bomber calmly…

Despite repeated requests for engagement authority, they received no update or permission to act. The suspect eventually disappeared into the crowd; till today, it is believed he was indeed the suicide bomber responsible for the deadly attack.

Jason Miller, senior advisor to President Trump, highlighted that Vice President Harris was present in decision-making rooms when this atrocity occurred.

“As I have said, President Biden made the courageous and right decision to end America’s longest war,” Kamala Harris stated in response Monday…

As we commemorate this somber anniversary, the Trump campaign has released a poignant video reminding us of the lives lost and criticizing what they see as incompetence from the Biden-Harris administration.

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Source: Steadfast Nation