US President Donald Trump said that he wants Bagram air base in Afghanistan returned to US control, in a move that could reignite American involvement in the country and the strategic asset that was lost during the chaotic Western withdrawal four years ago. We want that base back,” Trump said during the joint press conference in Britain. Why Is Bagram Air Base Important? At the time, he claimed that Bagram was “now under China’s influence.”The Taliban denied the claims and China has no known military footprint at Bagram. Can Trump Gain Control Of Bagram From The Taliban?