In a bold move reminiscent of his time in office, Donald Trump swung into action over the weekend, ordering military airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia, a decision that has liberals shuddering in their lattes. The former president, ever the man of action, targeted a notorious organizer of terrorist attacks and his band of merry killers hiding out in caves—because apparently, caves are still a thing for these nefarious types.
Trump’s announcement on Truth Social was filled with tough talk, as usual. He proclaimed that these terrorists not only posed a threat to the United States but also to our allies. It’s hard to believe this is considered news. Anyone with half a brain cell knows that when you’ve got a group of people actively plotting against America, a swift, decisive response is the name of the game. The airstrikes were reported to have taken out those elusive hideouts and dealt a heavy blow to the terrorist group, all while keeping civilian casualties at zero. Imagine that—a military operation that actually upheld standards folks can appreciate!
In a classic move that gets under the skin of every orange-hating critic, Trump took a shot at Joe Biden, implying that had the current president been more decisive, the airstrikes would have happened long ago. It’s almost like the Democrat strategy leans more toward negotiation with terrorists, while Trump believes they deserve a one-way ticket to the afterlife, courtesy of U.S. military might. Who wouldn’t prefer the latter approach when lives are at stake?
Updated: Trump orders airstrikes against ISIS in Somalia: 'Destroyed the caves they live in,' no civilians harmed https://t.co/KbaRU77ODI
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) February 1, 2025
The identity of the main target remains under wraps for now, but that didn’t stop Trump from sending a strong message to ISIS and every other terrorist organization. With rhetoric that could bring a tear to any red-blooded American’s eye, he declared that the U.S. will find and eliminate threats wherever they may be hiding. This aggressive stance serves as a reminder that under Trump, America was a country that didn’t shy away from protecting its interests—unlike what many believe is happening now.
One has to wonder if the current administration is taking notes. The juxtaposition of Trump’s decisive action against terrorist threats with the more timid tactics under his successor is hard to ignore. A proven approach does beg the question: who do Americans trust to keep them safe? For many, the answer still lies with a president who wasn’t afraid to take off the kid gloves when it came to global threats, leaving ISIS to wonder just when the next U.S. airstrike might rain down on their caves of despair.