President Trump’s military action against Houthi terrorists shows America is once again standing firm on the world stage. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt detailed the successful weekend strikes and warned of further consequences if these Iran-backed rebels continue their attacks.
At a glance:
• US conducted decisive air strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen’s Hodeida governorate
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt labeled the Houthis as “terrorists” during Fox News appearance
• Trump warned that further Houthi attacks would be considered acts of aggression by Iran
• Leavitt criticized the Biden administration’s “pathetic weakness” for inviting these attacks
• The Defense Department is prepared to continue the campaign if Houthis persist with retaliatory actions
Trump Orders Decisive Military Action Against Houthi Terrorists
The United States launched powerful air strikes targeting Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen’s Hodeida governorate, hitting locations in Bajel and a steel factory in Al-Salif. These strikes were a direct response to repeated Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, which the Iran-backed rebels falsely claim are linked to Israel’s operations in Gaza. The Islamist Houthis began attacking ships in the region in retaliation for Western support for Israel following the Hamas attack on Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made no apologies for the decisive action during her appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity.” The successful military operation targeted and eliminated key Houthi leaders and demonstrated America’s renewed commitment to freedom of navigation in critical waterways.
Biden’s Weakness Enabled Terrorist Aggression
Leavitt didn’t mince words when explaining how the previous administration’s failures contributed to the current crisis. “Joe Biden’s pathetic weakness invited these unacceptable attacks,” Leavitt stated.
“President Trump ordered a decisive military action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen,” Leavitt explained on Fox News. The contrast couldn’t be clearer between Biden’s appeasement approach and Trump’s strategy of strength and consequences for America’s enemies.
The Houthi Health Ministry reported 53 fatalities and 98 wounded from the US attacks, while their armed forces falsely claimed successful missile and drone attacks against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
Clear Warning to Iran and Its Proxies
President Trump issued an unmistakable warning to both the Houthis and their Iranian backers. “Any further attack or retaliation by the ‘Houthis’ will be met with great force, and there is no guarantee that that force will stop there,” Trump declared, putting America’s enemies on notice.
Leavitt reinforced this message during her Fox News appearance, stating that the Defense Department “is set to continue with this campaign if the Houthis continue with their retaliatory measures. President Trump has made it clear, Hamas, the Houthis, Iran, all those who seek to terrorize, not just Israel, but also, the United States of America, will see a price to pay, all hell will break loose,” Leavitt warned.
This renewed policy of strength sends a clear message that America will no longer tolerate attacks on its interests or the freedom of navigation that global commerce depends upon.
