Former President Donald Trump delivered a scathing speech at the 146th General Conference and Exhibition of the National Guard Association in Detroit, on Monday, targeting Vice President Kamala Harris and her involvement in the chaotic Afghanistan War withdrawal. The event took place at 2 p.m. EDT and was preceded by Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, where he laid wreaths in honor of the slain service members.

Trump seized the opportunity to tie Vice President Harris to the third anniversary of the devastating suicide bombing at Hamid Karzai International Airport, which claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members and over 100 Afghan civilians. Blaming the chaotic withdrawal on the Biden administration's incompetence, Trump criticized Harris' role in foreign policy decisions and accused her of being complicit in the decision to remove troops from Afghanistan prematurely.

In a post on his Truth Social site, Trump labeled the Afghanistan withdrawal as "the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country." He accused the administration of gross incompetence, highlighting the loss of American lives and the countless injuries suffered during the withdrawal. Trump argued that troops should have been the last to leave, only after ensuring the success of the mission.

Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid, Trump has been increasingly targeting Vice President Harris, who is now the Democratic presidential nominee. He specifically pointed out her statements claiming to be the last person in the room during the decision-making process on Afghanistan. Trump emphasized that Harris had the final say and fully supported the withdrawal.

Responding to the criticism, Vice President Harris released a statement expressing her condolences for the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives in the Kabul airport attack. She extended her prayers to their families and conveyed her sorrow for their pain and loss. Harris reiterated her commitment to protecting the American people and countering terrorist threats, highlighting the success of eliminating terrorist leaders without deploying troops into combat zones.

As the anniversary of the tragic attack passed, both Trump and Harris presented contrasting views on the Afghanistan withdrawal. While Trump criticized the decision and implicated Harris, the vice president maintained that the withdrawal was a necessary step towards ending America's longest war and ensuring the safety of the American people.

The debate surrounding the Afghanistan withdrawal continues to divide political leaders, with former President Trump using the occasion to criticize Vice President Harris and highlight what he perceives as the failures of the Biden administration's foreign policy decisions. The discussions surrounding the withdrawal and its aftermath will undoubtedly remain at the forefront of political discourse in the coming weeks.