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Proclamation Commemorating the Fourth Anniversary of the Abbey Gate Attack

Original title: Fourth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey Gate, 2025

August 25, 2025

militaryforeign policyAfghanistanterrorismcommemoration

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official presidential recognition of a significant military event and outlines the current administration's stance on foreign policy and national security.

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Gold Star Families

The families of the 13 service members killed are recognized in the proclamation as carrying on the legacy of the fallen.

U.S. Military Personnel

The document addresses the service and sacrifice of military members who served in Afghanistan and other conflict zones.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 25, 2025.

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Summary

President Donald Trump issued a marking the fourth anniversary of the 2021 suicide bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan. The document honors the 13 U.S. service members killed in the attack and criticizes the previous administration's withdrawal strategy from Afghanistan. It also highlights the administration's efforts to apprehend the individual responsible for the bombing.

Key Facts

  • The Abbey Gate attack occurred on August 26, 2021, at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
  • 13 U.S. service members were killed, 45 were wounded, and over 160 civilians were injured in the bombing.
  • President Trump proclaimed August 26, 2025, as a day of commemoration for the attack's fourth anniversary.
  • The administration claims to have apprehended the ISIS operative responsible for the attack in March 2025.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official presidential recognition of a significant military event and outlines the current administration's stance on foreign policy and national security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this proclamation?
The commemorates the fourth anniversary of the Abbey Gate attack and honors the 13 U.S. service members who died there.
What does the document say about the person responsible for the attack?
The document states that the administration apprehended the ISIS Jihadi responsible for the attack on March 4, 2025.

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Foreign Policy Rhetoric

The document explicitly contrasts the current administration's 'peace through strength' policy with the previous administration's withdrawal strategy.

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Connected Entities

personHumberto A. Sanchez“Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personNicole L. Gee“Sergeant, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personJoe Biden“Former President criticized for the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.”Map →
personMaxton W. Soviak“Petty Officer Third Class, USN, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personDavid L. Espinoza“Lance Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personDarin T. Hoover“Staff Sergeant, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personJared M. Schmitz“Lance Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personKareem M. Nikoui“Lance Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personJohanny Rosario Pichardo“Sergeant, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personDaegan W. Page“Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the proclamation.”Map →
personRyan C. Knauss“Staff Sergeant, USA, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personDylan R. Merola“Lance Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personRylee J. McCollum“Lance Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →
personHunter Lopez“Corporal, USMC, killed in the Abbey Gate attack.”Map →

Sources

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www.federalregister.gov

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  • Controversy85
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  • Entertainment40
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  • Buzz75
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