{"id":9826,"date":"2026-06-20T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T05:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/trump-criticizes-bidens-withdrawal-strategy-following-military-gear-left-in-afghanistan\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T19:28:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T14:58:02","slug":"trump-criticizes-bidens-withdrawal-strategy-following-military-gear-left-in-afghanistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/trump-criticizes-bidens-withdrawal-strategy-following-military-gear-left-in-afghanistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Criticizes Biden’s Withdrawal Strategy Following Military Gear Left in Afghanistan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former President Donald Trump recently commented on the potential recovery of military equipment left in Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. He criticized President Joe Biden’s administration, emphasizing that while the issue holds symbolic importance, it could also lead to further actions…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trump’s Remarks on Remaining Military Equipment in Afghanistan<\/h2>\n

During a media session at the G7 summit, Donald Trump addressed questions regarding the status of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan. He criticized the process of the U.S. troop withdrawal, stating that the White House could have retrieved all military gear, but it was ultimately abandoned.<\/p>\n

Is Recovery of Military Equipment Possible?<\/h2>\n

Trump remarked, “We might be able to recover all that equipment. It largely has symbolic value now since it has become outdated, but we may be able to bring it back.” He continued by asserting that had he been in charge of the U.S. withdrawal, he would have ensured it was conducted with dignity and pride, including a complete transfer of military assets.<\/p>\n

Amount of Remaining Equipment and Taliban Control<\/h2>\n

According to estimates from the U.S. Department of Defense, over $7 billion worth of military equipment was left in Afghanistan after U.S. forces exited in August 2021. Trump noted that much of this equipment fell into the hands of the Taliban following the collapse of the previous Afghan government. The Biden administration had previously indicated that this military gear was with the former Afghan security forces and was captured by the Taliban when that government disintegrated. For insights on the challenges related to military operations, refer to the article on U.S. Pilot Rescue Operation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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