Trump Intensifies Counter-Terrorism Efforts to Keep Americans Safe Around the World

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🗓️ 20 March 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

International Counter-Terrorism Efforts:
- Airstrikes in Yemen: President Trump authorized significant airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, resulting in over 30 deaths and more than 100 injuries. This was in response to threats against U.S. shipping assets in the Red Sea.
- Interception of Drones: U.S. warships intercepted and destroyed approximately 12 drones launched by the Houthis targeting the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
- Airstrikes in Somalia: The U.S. conducted airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Somalia, targeting key ISIS operations.
- Capture of Terrorist: The U.S. captured the terrorist responsible for the Abbey Gate bombing during the Afghan withdrawal in August 2021.
Domestic Counter-Terrorism Measures:
- Arrest of Activist: Palestinian activist Muhammad Khalil was arrested by ICE agents, sparking criticism from free speech advocates and New York City leaders.
- Designation of Domestic Acts as Terrorism: Acts of vandalism against Tesla dealerships were labeled as domestic terrorism, with perpetrators facing severe consequences.
Leadership Appointments:
- Joe Kent's Nomination: Joe Kent, a former Army Special Forces soldier, was nominated to lead the National Counter-Terrorism Center.
Public and Media Reactions:
- We highlight the media's struggle to cover President Trump's actions in a negative light due to his high approval ratings and the public's support for his policies.
- It also mentions the White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt's response to allegations of violating a federal court order regarding deportation flights to El Salvador.
Economic Policies:
- President Trump discussed tariffs on various goods, including steel, aluminum, and automobiles, to protect American industries and counter unfair trade practices by other countries.

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0:00.0	When Donald Trump was running for office, he made it very clear that one of his big promises was going to be to protect Americans from terrorists around the world.
0:14.0	Donald Trump paying off on that.
0:15.8	Over the past week, President Donald Trump has intensified counterterrorism efforts, both domestically and internationally.
0:26.8	Here's a summary of just the latest developments that you may have missed.
0:32.5	Air strikes were ordered on March the 15th.
0:35.7	President Trump authorized large-scale airstrikes targeting Arambak Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital.
0:42.9	This action was in response to the Houthi's threat to the U.S. shipping assets in the Red Sea.
0:49.6	The offensive aims to protect American interests and ensure navigational freedom for our ships in the region.
0:59.4	The strikes resulted in over 30 deaths and more than 100 injured.
1:04.3	The Houthi leader vowed to continue attacks on American shipping in the U.S. if U.S. operations persist, quote unquote.
1:12.9	Iran's foreign minister also criticized the U.S. actions urging an end to Yemeni civilian casualties,
1:19.7	as he described it, even though, as you and I both know, Iran's foreign minister has sanctioned an incredible number of deaths of civilians in their attacks and backing of Hezbollah and Hamas and going after the Jews in Israel.
1:37.6	Following, by the way, the airstrikes, U.S. warships intercepted and destroyed approximately 12 drones that were launched by the Houthis
1:45.6	targeting the U.S. Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.
1:50.0	This marks a significant escalation in hostilities, with the Houthis claiming the use of the ballistic
1:56.7	and cruise missiles alongside drones in their assault.
2:02.9	Then the president said, that's not all I'm dealing with them.
2:07.4	Let me say it again.
2:09.2	The president then said, that's not all I'm doing to protect you, the American people.
2:15.2	Domestic counterterrorism measures also happened.
2:19.2	The arrest of an activist.
2:22.1	On March 10th, the Palestinian activist,
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