President Donald Trump blasted President Joe Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan and cited his wish to give troops a pay raise in an address to U.S. service members on Thursday.
Trump made the comments during an address to troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar during his extended trip to the Middle East.
"My 2026 budget includes across the board – maybe you don't want to look for the good of the country, you don't have to take it – pay raises for each and every one of you. Substantial pay raises," Trump said.
"You are without a doubt the greatest fighting force in the history of the world. That's the way it is. I said it last night. I said it's strong. We have the strongest military in the world.
It's not even a contest. We have the best equipment, nobody has equipment like us, nobody has the planes or the missiles or anything else," he continued.
It's not even a contest. We have the best equipment, nobody has equipment like us, nobody has the planes or the missiles or anything else," he continued.
"I LOVE IT!": Trump is enjoying the WARM reception he is now receiving in the UAE.
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 15, 2025
This entire trip has been a constant display of respect for America. 🔥pic.twitter.com/26GYB2mFK8
