President Trump announces arrest of Kabul airport bombing suspect


President Donald Trump confirmed the capture of a terror suspect, accused of being involved with the 2021 attack on the Kabul airport.

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  • A terror suspect, accused of being involved with a deadly airport bombing, is now reportedly in the United States. Mohammad Sharifullah allegedly helped plan the 2021 Kabul airport bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • President Donald Trump made the announcement while addressing Congress Tuesday, calling the attack, “perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country.”
  • Authorities charged Sharifullah with providing and conspiring to provide material support for terrorism.

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President Donald Trump confirmed the capture of a terror suspect, accused of being involved with the 2021 attack on the Kabul airport. The bombing killed 13 American service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians.

“I want to thank, especially the government of Pakistan, for helping arrest this monster,” Trump said during his address to Congress Tuesday, March 4.

Mohammad Sharifullah allegedly helped plan the bombing during the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. He is reportedly now back in the U.S.

What did Trump say during his address?

While Trump did not name former President Joe Biden, he did mention the attack becoming a symbol of chaos during the drawdown of U.S. troops.

“Three and a half years ago, ISIS terrorists killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing during the disastrous and incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan,” Trump said. “Perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country.”

What is the Trump administration saying?

An adviser to Trump’s CIA Director John Ratcliffe posted to social media that one of Trump’s first orders to the agency was to prioritize the hunt for those responsible for the airport attack.

Current and former officials say the U.S. provided intelligence to Pakistan leading to Sharifullah’s capture.

“One step closer to justice for these American heroes and their families,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X.

What charges does the suspect face?

Authorities charged Sharifullah with providing and conspiring to provide material support for terrorism.

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left emphasize Trump's speech and gratitude towards Pakistan for the arrest, linking it to the families of the victims with emotional language.
  • Media outlets in the center focus more on Sharifullah's crimes and FBI details, lending a factual tone without emotional appeals.
  • Media outlets on the right highlight political critiques of the Biden administration while also showcasing emotional narratives around the families of victims, an aspect emphasized in the left as well.

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Key points from the Left

  • President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. Is transporting Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, to face justice in the U.S. After his arrest in Pakistan.
  • Sharifullah was involved in the bombing that killed 13 U.S. Service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians during the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Sharifullah's extradition, calling it a step closer to justice for the families of the victims.

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Key points from the Center

  • Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has apprehended the top terrorist responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians.
  • Mohammad Sharifullah, allegedly involved in planning the bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, is being brought to the US and charged with providing material support for terrorism.
  • Sharifullah admitted to supporting and conducting activities on behalf of ISIS-K, and was involved in surveillance and transportation for the Kabul airport attack and other attacks.

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Key points from the Right

  • U.S. President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Pakistan for capturing a key terrorist linked to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, stating it was a "very huge day for the affected families."
  • Trump announced the capture of Mohammad Sharifullah, a leader of ISIS-K, during his speech, declaring he would face justice in the U.S.
  • The Abbey Gate bombing claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members and around 170 Afghans, marking a tragic end to the war in Afghanistan.

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President Donald Trump confirmed the capture of a terror suspect, accused of being involved with the 2021 attack on the Kabul airport.

Full story

  • A terror suspect, accused of being involved with a deadly airport bombing, is now reportedly in the United States. Mohammad Sharifullah allegedly helped plan the 2021 Kabul airport bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • President Donald Trump made the announcement while addressing Congress Tuesday, calling the attack, “perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country.”
  • Authorities charged Sharifullah with providing and conspiring to provide material support for terrorism.

Full Story

President Donald Trump confirmed the capture of a terror suspect, accused of being involved with the 2021 attack on the Kabul airport. The bombing killed 13 American service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians.

“I want to thank, especially the government of Pakistan, for helping arrest this monster,” Trump said during his address to Congress Tuesday, March 4.

Mohammad Sharifullah allegedly helped plan the bombing during the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan. He is reportedly now back in the U.S.

What did Trump say during his address?

While Trump did not name former President Joe Biden, he did mention the attack becoming a symbol of chaos during the drawdown of U.S. troops.

“Three and a half years ago, ISIS terrorists killed 13 American service members and countless others in the Abbey Gate bombing during the disastrous and incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan,” Trump said. “Perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country.”

What is the Trump administration saying?

An adviser to Trump’s CIA Director John Ratcliffe posted to social media that one of Trump’s first orders to the agency was to prioritize the hunt for those responsible for the airport attack.

Current and former officials say the U.S. provided intelligence to Pakistan leading to Sharifullah’s capture.

“One step closer to justice for these American heroes and their families,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a post on X.

What charges does the suspect face?

Authorities charged Sharifullah with providing and conspiring to provide material support for terrorism.

Tags: , , , , , ,

Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left emphasize Trump's speech and gratitude towards Pakistan for the arrest, linking it to the families of the victims with emotional language.
  • Media outlets in the center focus more on Sharifullah's crimes and FBI details, lending a factual tone without emotional appeals.
  • Media outlets on the right highlight political critiques of the Biden administration while also showcasing emotional narratives around the families of victims, an aspect emphasized in the left as well.

Media landscape

Click on bars to see headlines

89 total sources

Key points from the Left

  • President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. Is transporting Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, to face justice in the U.S. After his arrest in Pakistan.
  • Sharifullah was involved in the bombing that killed 13 U.S. Service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians during the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Sharifullah's extradition, calling it a step closer to justice for the families of the victims.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Center

  • Donald Trump announced that the U.S. has apprehended the top terrorist responsible for the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 US service members and at least 170 Afghan civilians.
  • Mohammad Sharifullah, allegedly involved in planning the bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, is being brought to the US and charged with providing material support for terrorism.
  • Sharifullah admitted to supporting and conducting activities on behalf of ISIS-K, and was involved in surveillance and transportation for the Kabul airport attack and other attacks.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Right

  • U.S. President Donald Trump expressed gratitude to Pakistan for capturing a key terrorist linked to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing, stating it was a "very huge day for the affected families."
  • Trump announced the capture of Mohammad Sharifullah, a leader of ISIS-K, during his speech, declaring he would face justice in the U.S.
  • The Abbey Gate bombing claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service members and around 170 Afghans, marking a tragic end to the war in Afghanistan.

Report an issue with this summary

Other (sources without bias rating):

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