After giving $400 million for F-16s, Trump now praises Pakistan for arresting Kabul airport bombing 'monster'
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the Pakistani government for assisting in the arrest of a key terrorist involved in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing. «Three and a half years ago, a [Daesh] terrorist killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing,» Trump said during his address to a joint session of Congress. He added, «Tonight, I am pleased to announce that we have just apprehended the top terrorist responsible for that atrocity. And he is right now on his way here to face the swift sword of American justice.» The attack at Kabul airport in August 2021 claimed the lives of 13 US service members and around 170 Afghan civilians during the chaotic withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.
Trump Appreciates Pakistan's Role
After announcing the arrest, Trump thanked the Pakistani government for its role in the operation. «I want to thank, especially, the Pakistani government for helping arrest this monster,» he said. He also described it as «a very huge day for the affected families.»
«This was a very momentous day for those 13 families, whom I actually got to know very well, whose children were murdered. What a horrible day,» Trump said.
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