Donald J. Trump: "RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/realDonaldTrump/statuses/117165035124737967"
Trump's Truth – Latest Posts — 2026-08-26 21:09:00 — www.trumpstruth.org
On August 27, 2026, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, commemorating the 13 American service members killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, five years prior. In his message, he attributed the tragedy to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, describing it as “totally botched” and labeling it “one of the greatest atrocities in the History of our Nation.” Trump further criticized Biden and the Democratic Party, accusing them of incompetence and claiming they “totally ignored and disrespected” the Gold Star families affected by the incident. He stated that during his 2024 campaign, he met with these families and promised to deliver justice upon returning to the White House, asserting that his administration “quickly apprehended the evil mastermind responsible for the deaths of our Service members.”
A fact-check of Trump’s claims reveals several inaccuracies. The withdrawal from Afghanistan, completed in August 2021, was initiated under the Trump administration, with the Doha Agreement signed in February 2020 setting the terms for U.S. troop withdrawal. While the execution of the withdrawal faced significant challenges, attributing the entire operation solely to President Biden overlooks the bipartisan nature of the decision-making process.
Regarding the apprehension of the mastermind behind the Kabul attack, there is no public evidence supporting Trump’s assertion that his administration captured the individual responsible. The U.S. military did conduct operations against terrorist leaders in the region, but specific details about the perpetrators of the Abbey Gate attack remain classified or undisclosed.
Trump’s post also accuses the Democratic Party of ignoring and disrespecting Gold Star families. However, there is no substantial evidence to support this claim. Both Democratic and Republican leaders have historically honored and supported Gold Star families, recognizing their sacrifices regardless of political affiliation.
In summary, President Trump’s recent Truth Social post contains multiple misleading statements regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal, the capture of terrorist leaders, and the treatment of Gold Star families. These inaccuracies contribute to a narrative that distorts the complexities of military operations and the bipartisan responsibilities involved.