A senior Taliban official has described former US President Donald Trump as an Economic Warlord, accusing him of undermining the global system for personal interests. The remarks were made during a public event in Kabul, highlighting growing criticism of past US policies.
Abdulhaq Hammad, an official at the Taliban’s Ministry of Information and Culture, spoke on Tuesday at a meeting focused on protecting cultural heritage. He said the international order has weakened and fallen into the hands of what he called an Economic Warlord. Although he did not name Trump directly, his comments were clearly directed at the former US leader.
Hammad claimed this figure intervenes globally wherever personal interests are involved. He said such actions damage stability and destroy anything that stands in the way. According to him, this behavior has contributed to the collapse of global balance and respect for international norms.
The Taliban official urged the international community to take action. He called for restraint against what he described as an Economic Warlord, warning that continued unchecked power could threaten global cultural heritage. He stressed that historic sites may face danger if powerful leaders act without accountability.
During his speech, Hammad also criticized the United States for its actions during the 20-year war in Afghanistan. He accused US forces of targeting cultural and religious sites. He said hundreds of mosques were damaged during the conflict. He also claimed that several Taliban members were killed inside mosques.
Hammad made these remarks while discussing the importance of preserving cultural heritage. He emphasized that wars and political interests often harm historical and religious landmarks. He argued that global powers must respect cultural symbols, even during conflicts.
Notably, Hammad did not mention the Bamiyan Buddha statues. These ancient monuments were destroyed in 2001 during the Taliban’s first rule. Their destruction sparked global outrage and remains one of the most controversial moments in Afghanistan’s history.
The Bamiyan Buddhas are widely seen as a symbol of cultural loss. Many international groups still cite their destruction as a major example of heritage damage. Despite this, the Taliban official focused his criticism on foreign actions rather than past Taliban decisions.
The comments come amid ongoing debates about global power, accountability, and cultural protection. Analysts say such statements reflect broader tensions between Afghanistan’s current rulers and Western nations.
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The accusations also underline how cultural heritage continues to be used as a political and moral argument on the global stage.
