Trump Posts Video of U.S. Strike Killing Huthi Fighters

U.S. President Donald Trump stirred the pot Friday, posting a black-and-white video on Truth Social that appears to show dozens of Huthi fighters killed in an American airstrike in Yemen.

Trump’s video, captioned with a casual “oops,” is shot from a high angle, likely by a military drone, and captures a group gathered on a road. “These Houthis gathered for instructions on an attack,” Trump wrote. “Oops, there will be no attack by these Houthis!”

These Houthis gathered for instructions on an attack. Oops, there will be no attack by these Houthis!

They will never sink our ships again! pic.twitter.com/lEzfyDgWP5

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 4, 2025

The video begins with several dozen figures grouped in a loose oval, all centred within a gun camera crosshair. Moments later, a flash occurs, smoke billows, and a wider shot reveals a smoky crater. A final zoom shows no visible bodies, just a large gaping hole with parked vehicles in the vicinity. “They will never sink our ships again!” Trump declared, emphasizing the significance of the strike.

The statement comes as U.S. raids are targeting Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, which are linked to their retaliation for Israel’s campaign in Gaza.

Escalating Tensions and U.S. Response

Huthi officials and media have reported multiple deaths from dozens of U.S. strikes this week, escalating a conflict tied to regional unrest. Washington, doubling down, announced Wednesday it’s deploying a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, alongside the USS Harry S. Truman to the Middle East.

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According to U.S. statements, the move aims to “deter aggression” and safeguard commerce. Trump’s post and cheeky tone amp up the stakes in an already volatile showdown.