President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation commemorating the anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing during the Afghanistan withdrawal, honoring the 13 military service members who were killed in the attack. The event took place at the White House, where Trump was surrounded by Gold Star families, who are the families of service members who have died in service to their country. Trump expressed his condolences, stating that the loss of life should never have happened and that the administration must take responsibility for the tragedy.