Washington, 27/8:While addressing the nation, Former US President Donald Trump said : “This tragedy should never have taken place, it should never have happened, and it would not have happened, if I were your President.”

He added: “As one nation, America mourns the loss of our brave and brilliant American service members in a savage and barbaric terrorist attack in Afghanistan. These noble American warriors laid down their lives in the line of duty.”

While talking about the deaths of US soldiers, he added: “They sacrificed themselves for the country that they loved, racing against time to rescue their fellow citizens from harms way. They died as American heroes, and our nation will honor their memory forever.”