*Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2018 *

**Statement on the Bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan **

*January 27, 2018 *

I condemn the despicable car bombing attack in Kabul today that has left scores of innocent civilians dead and hundreds injured. This murderous attack renews our resolve and that of our Afghan partners. The Taliban's cruelty will not prevail. The United States is committed to a secure Afghanistan that is free from terrorists who would target Americans, our allies, and anyone who does not share their wicked ideology. Now all countries should take decisive action against the Taliban and the terrorist infrastructure that supports them.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Kabul, Afghanistan, bombing*.*

*Subjects:* Afghanistan : Bombing in Kabul; Afghanistan : Former regime; Afghanistan : Insurgency and terrorist attacks; Terrorism : Counterterrorism efforts.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201800059.