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