TRUMP THREATENS AFGHANISTAN
Trump’s Demand
Former U.S. President Donald Trump shocked the world with a late-night statement demanding Afghanistan return Bagram Airbase.
He warned: “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it,
the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!”
A Symbol of Power
Bagram, once central to U.S. operations in Afghanistan, hosted thousands of troops, aircraft, and intelligence missions.
After the 2021 withdrawal, it passed to Afghan authorities and then the Taliban.
Trump’s remarks revive painful debates about America’s chaotic exit.
Global Fallout
Reactions were immediate. Supporters praised a “necessary show of strength,” while critics called it reckless.
Hashtags like #Bagram and #TrumpThreat trended, markets in Asia dipped, and European officials urged restraint.
Unanswered Questions
Analysts ask: Can the U.S. legally reclaim Bagram? Was Trump bluffing, or signaling real action?
Whatever the intent, his warning has reignited fears of instability and U.S. re-involvement in Afghanistan.
