President Donald Trump recently declared that the US bombing campaign in Yemen, which resumed on March 15, would continue for a “long time,” calling it “very successful.” This statement sharply contrasts with his comments just a year earlier, when he criticized military interventions in Yemen as a “failed mentality” and argued that such issues could be resolved through diplomacy—not bombs.
On May 27, 2024, Trump told Tim Pool’s IRL Podcast that dropping bombs was “crazy” and unnecessary, saying problems like the Yemen conflict could be solved over the phone. Yet, in his latest remarks, he defended the strikes, claiming they were effectively weakening the Houthis, who he believes want peace. Despite ongoing attacks on US warships and Israel, Trump insists the Houthis are simply seeking a way to stop the fighting.
The Houthis, however, have pledged to “meet escalation with escalation,” and continue demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US involvement in the war. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration has intensified airstrikes, leading to at least 25 civilian deaths in the first week, according to the Yemen Data Project.
Trump’s flip-flop highlights a significant shift in his foreign policy, with a strong military approach now replacing his earlier calls for diplomacy in resolving international conflicts.
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