Trump Calls Afghanistan Withdrawal ‘Catastrophic,’ Criticizes Bagram Base Loss
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Trump calls Afghanistan withdrawal catastrophic, claiming Bagram Air Base would have been key to countering China.
Afghan Taliban Refutes Trump’s ‘Emotional’ Claim on Chinese Control of Bagram
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Taliban deny Trump’s claim that China has control of Bagram Air Base, asserting their sole authority over the former U.S. facility.