Biden’s Houthi Policies Under Fire As Trump Strikes

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President Trump unleashes unprecedented retaliation against Houthi terrorists in Yemen, cleaning up the dangerous mess created by Biden’s disastrous Middle East policies that emboldened Iranian proxies across the region.

Key Takeaways

Trump orders massive military strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen to protect global shipping lanes after years of Biden’s appeasement policies
Iran’s Supreme Leader shows signs of panic as Trump demonstrates America’s renewed commitment to regional security and Saudi alliance
Biden’s removal of Houthis from the terrorist list without demanding concessions directly led to increased aggression against American interests
Trump warns Iran-backed militants with a stark ultimatum: “HELL WILL RAIN DOWN UPON YOU LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!”
Analysts credit Trump’s decisive action with restoring American credibility after years of perceived weakness

Biden’s Appeasement Creates Regional Disaster

The catastrophic consequences of Biden’s Middle East policies have become painfully evident as President Trump takes decisive military action against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi terrorists. Since fall 2023, the militant group has launched increasingly brazen attacks on commercial shipping in vital waterways, threatening global trade and American interests. These escalations were directly enabled by Biden’s February 2021 decision to remove the Houthis from the U.S. terrorist list while simultaneously ending American support for Saudi Arabia’s counter-operations – all without securing any concessions from the terrorists.

Saudi geopolitical analyst Salman Al-Ansari didn’t mince words when assessing the root causes of the current crisis: “Biden’s early appeasement of the Houthis, lifting them from the terror list with nothing in return, emboldened their aggression.” This reckless approach created a power vacuum that Iran and its proxies quickly exploited, destabilizing a region critical to American security interests and global commerce. The Houthis have since expanded their attacks to include not only shipping vessels but also Israeli targets and even American military assets.

Trump’s Decisive Military Response

President Trump has wasted no time in reversing Biden’s failed policies, authorizing extensive military strikes targeting Houthi bases, leaders, and missile defense systems throughout Yemen. The operation has already produced significant results, with explosions reported across Houthi-controlled territories including their strongholds in Sanaa and Saada provinces. Unlike his predecessor’s weak and inconsistent approach, Trump has made America’s position crystal clear with a forceful warning to the terrorist group.

“To all Houthi terrorists, YOUR TIME IS UP, AND YOUR ATTACKS MUST STOP, STARTING TODAY. IF THEY DON’T, HELL WILL RAIN DOWN UPON YOU LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE!” said former President Donald Trump.

This unambiguous message extends beyond the Houthis to their primary backers in Tehran. Trump directly warned Iran about the consequences of continued support for the terrorist group, stating bluntly: “If you do, BEWARE, because America will hold you fully accountable and, we won’t be nice about it!” The stark difference between Trump’s strength and Biden’s weakness has already sent shockwaves through the Iranian regime, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei revealing his anxiety by claiming the U.S. is in a state of “panic.”

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has framed the strikes as evidence that the U.S. fears the growing strength of Yemen's Houthi rebels. https://t.co/93DaZ5nhqq

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) March 17, 2025

Restoring American Leadership

Trump’s military operation against the Houthis accomplishes multiple strategic objectives beyond the immediate goal of protecting shipping lanes. It signals America’s renewed commitment to Saudi Arabia and regional security after years of Biden’s “ambivalence,” according to Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. This restoration of critical alliances comes at a vital moment as Iran continues its aggressive expansion through proxy forces throughout the Middle East.

“The strikes are long overdue. The Houthis have disrupted global trade, attacked U.S. forces and fueled instability. That said, it’s unclear how far the U.S. is willing to go in its campaign against them,” said Salman Al-Ansari.

While Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell described the operations as necessary “to defend our homeland,” military experts suggest Trump’s strategy extends beyond simple defense. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich hinted at a comprehensive approach, noting, “While we won’t talk about it publicly, just know there is a design to the operation.” This careful planning stands in stark contrast to Biden’s seemingly improvised and contradictory policies that culminated in emboldening America’s enemies while alienating crucial allies.