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Capture of Terror Suspect Mohammad Sharifullah Confirmed by Trump

Former President Trump announces the capture of terror suspect Mohammad Sharifullah, linked to the deadly 2021 Kabul airport bombing, now in U.S. custody.

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  1. President Trump announces arrest of Kabul airport bombing suspect

    Mohammad Sharifullah allegedly helped plan the bombing during the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan.

    President Trump announces arrest of Kabul airport bombing suspect

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  2. Trump Admin Arrests Suspect In Kabul Airport Massacre Who Evaded Biden For Over Three Years

    The Biden administration also left behind as many as 9,000 American citizens and over $7 billion worth of military equipment in Afghanistan and inadvertently gave the Taliban millions of dollars through foreign aid programs.

    Trump Admin Arrests Suspect In Kabul Airport Massacre Who Evaded Biden For Over Three Years

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Mar 5th, 2025, 5:09 PM ET

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President Donald Trump announced the capture of Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members. Sharifullah, involved in plotting the attack, has been extradited to the United States from Pakistan. He is charged with providing material support for terrorism. Trump attributed the capture to intelligence shared with Pakistan and emphasized the emotional response of victims’ families. Sharifullah faces several charges for his involvement in multiple attacks, including the Kabul bombing and other global terror events, and could face life imprisonment if convicted.


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  • The capture and transfer of terror suspect Mohammad Sharifullah to the U.S. has been confirmed, and he faces charges for involvement in the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and over 170 Afghan civilians.

  • Former President Trump highlighted this event as a significant step toward justice for the victims' families, indicating that the Biden administration was previously negligent in addressing this threat.

  • Increased intelligence sharing and cooperation with Pakistan were noted as crucial in the apprehension of Sharifullah, reflecting bipartisan support in the effort against terrorism.


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