January 1, Trump Eyes Bagram Air Base Return From Taliban

Wyatt’s Take

President Trump says his team is working to get Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan back from the Taliban. He argues the base is important because it’s close to where China builds nuclear weapons.

Trump shared these plans while speaking at a press conference in England, standing beside the British Prime Minister.

• Trump revealed the U.S. wants Bagram back for strategic reasons
• He criticized how the base was given away during the 2021 military exit
• The base sits near China, raising serious security concerns

Trump did not share details about what the Taliban might want in return or exactly how the U.S. would get the base back. He has slammed the previous administration for leaving Bagram, saying the U.S. never should have handed it over.

If Washington makes a move to retake Bagram, it would send a message to both the Taliban and China. Folks in middle America know the cost of losing ground to the enemy.

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Wyatt Matters

Giving away strategic military bases puts the safety of American families and communities at risk. Getting Bagram back would show strength the Heartland can stand behind.