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On April 4, 2025, the United States carried out a military strike in Yemen aimed at a group that President Donald J. Trump identified as Houthis preparing for an attack. Trump shared a video on X, previously known as Twitter, showcasing an American airstrike targeting Houthi militants in Yemen, adding the comment ‘oops’.

Some sources claim the gathering was actually a civilian tribal event marking the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, rather than a military assembly. This discrepancy has ignited controversy surrounding the accuracy of U.S. intelligence and raised ethical concerns about the strike.

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[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 39 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Does anyone think that Trump would care? If they bombed a kindergarden he would not care if people only thought he was "finally doing something".

[–] fox2263@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago

Probably signed a piece of paper and then went back to golf. Doesn’t know anything that’s going on, especially with the Hooties

[–] GreyAlien@lemm.ee 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It’s about reaching the tipping point. We all have our thresholds, society has one too.

[–] miss_demeanour@lemmy.dbzer0.com 32 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Because being a proven rapist, convicted felon, lying coward traitor and suspected pedophile isn't quite a tipping point....

[–] GreyAlien@lemm.ee 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Fair point.

I’m actually scared of what it will take to make things right.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The French have some experience in dealing with absulotist leaders. They might lend you the necessary tools, if you ask nicely.

[–] TallonMetroid@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

Be cheaper to source things from in house. Tariffs, y'know.

[–] 96ToyotaCamry@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

It is very important to remain sharp and swift in a time like this

[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I don't think that's how people would have "gathered for instructions on an attack" especially when "attack" would mean launching missiles. But I'm glad that and we can trust Laura Loomer to handle the sort of intelligence gathering that would guide strikes like this.

I would be shocked if anything would have deterred them if the knew they would be there.