Proc 11058ProclamationTrump 47 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 11058

Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey Gate

In simple terms

This proclamation commemorates the fifth anniversary of the August 26, 2021 ISIS-K bombing at Abbey Gate in Kabul that killed 13 American service members. It honors the fallen by name, sharply criticizes the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal, and declares August 26, 2026 as a day of commemoration while encouraging Americans to remember the sacrifice.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 91 FR 55987

  3. 25d ago

    Day of commemoration for 5th anniversary of Abbey Gate attack

Key directives

  • Proclaim August 26, 2026 as day of commemoration of 5th anniversary of Abbey Gate attack
  • Encourage all Americans to remember heroism of fallen service members and Gold Star Families

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect; August 26, 2026 designated commemorative day

Near term (90d)

Long term

Risks & tensions

  • Highly partisan framing of prior administration's policy may politicize military commemoration
  • Rhetorical attack on predecessor could overshadow memorial purpose
  • No policy mandates or resource allocations attached to commemoration
Proclamation 11058: Fifth Anniversary of the Attack at Abbey Gate · Executive Orders