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[It ... It] sends a clear signal that the United States always stands ready to find and eliminate terrorists who threaten the United States and our allies, even as we conduct robust border-protection and many other operations under President Trump’s leadership,
The message to ISIS and all others who would attack Americans is that 'WE WILL FIND YOU, AND WE WILL KILL YOU!'"
Congress hasn't authorized war in Somalia—even against ISIS. The separation of powers exists to protect both the liberty and safety of Americans. Offensive missile strikes are acts of war and can't be justified without the express approval of Congress for the specific conflict."
Former GOP Representative Justin Amash of Michigan wrote on X Saturday 'Mr 'No War In My Administration' just launched US air strikes in Somalia."
Tim Shorrock, a writer with over 31,000 followers on X, wrote about Trump Today's strikes by President Trump and our military make America safer. This is what real leadership looks like."
Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas wrote in a Saturday X post This latest operation reinforces the strong security partnership between Somalia and the United States in combating extremist threats. Somalia remains resolute in working with its allies to eliminate international terrorism and ensure regional stability."
The strikes destroyed the caves they live in, and killed many terrorists without, in any way, harming civilians. Our Military has targeted this ISIS Attack Planner for years, but Biden and his cronies wouldn’t act quickly enough to get the job done. I did!”
This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia,
These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies,
Our initial assessment is that multiple operatives were killed in the airstrikes and no civilians were harmed,
Hegseth said in a statement
