WASHINGTON, D.C. — When President Trump returned to the White House, he didn’t just bring bold leadership—he brought a total reset to how America fights terrorism. In a revealing sit-down with Breitbart News, Dr. Sebastian Gorka, one of Trump’s top counterterrorism advisors, shared stunning behind-the-scenes details about the new administration’s fast, fearless actions against jihadists.
From Day One, President Trump—working closely with National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, a former Green Beret—set out to fix what he saw as a broken counterterrorism system left behind by the Biden administration.
“Let’s be clear—President Trump has flipped our strategy 180 degrees,” Gorka said.
He told a chilling story about what he discovered during his early weeks meeting with U.S. intelligence and military officials: under Biden, terrorists were being watched for months—even years—but never touched. Bureaucracy and hesitation left America’s hands tied, while jihadists plotted freely.
But that changed fast.
Just days into his presidency, Trump was briefed on an ISIS cave complex in northern Somalia. This was no ordinary hideout—it was a hub for recruitment, training, and terror financing. The Obama-Biden team had known about it for over a year but did nothing.
President Trump’s response? Swift and direct.
“Kill them, and kill them now,” he said, signing off the mission with his signature Sharpie at the Resolute Desk.
Within 30 hours, the ISIS base was obliterated. Gorka, Waltz, and military leaders watched live from the White House Situation Room as American forces took the fight directly to our enemies. No delays. No excuses.
Four Hard-Hitting Strikes Under Trump
This was just the beginning. Gorka detailed four major counterterrorism victories under Trump:
- The Somalia Strike – The early operation that took out ISIS leadership hiding in caves.
- The Abbey Gate Mastermind – Captured just weeks into the Trump presidency, this terrorist planned the deadly Kabul airport attack during Biden’s chaotic withdrawal.
- A Targeted Strike in Iraq – Taking out a top Islamic militant leader.
- Smashing the Houthis in Yemen – A force that had been relentlessly attacking American ships and disrupting global commerce.
Under Biden, the Houthis launched more than 140 attacks on U.S. vessels. Trump had enough. He ordered the military to neutralize them, securing vital shipping routes and restoring American dominance at sea.
“The president was incensed when he heard about these attacks,” Gorka said.
Trump’s decisive leadership stood in sharp contrast to what many saw as weakness and appeasement during the previous administration—especially toward Iran, which received billions and continued to arm proxy groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
President Trump isn’t just about military might—he expects America’s allies to carry their weight too. Gorka explained that Trump’s approach to alliances is practical, not political.
“America First doesn’t mean America alone,” Gorka said.
Instead, Trump demands action and accountability. Whether it’s NATO spending or Middle East diplomacy, Trump makes moves that shake the global establishment. Take Gaza, for example: Trump’s bold comment about “taking over Gaza” wasn’t about beachfront real estate—it was a strategic move to get regional powers off the sidelines.
Within 72 hours, countries that had ignored Gaza for decades suddenly started talking about aid and investment. Classic Trump.
Crushing the ISIS Caliphate
Let’s not forget: in Trump’s first term, ISIS was decimated in just five months. Obama’s team said it was impossible. Trump made it happen.
Today, thanks to his leadership, terror groups are struggling to regroup. But Gorka warns the fight isn’t over.
From Somalia to Syria, terrorists are trying to exploit power vacuums left by Biden’s retreat from the world stage. Afghanistan is once again a Taliban playground. Iran continues to stir the pot with funding and weapons.
Still, Trump’s team is staying ahead. Whether it’s Al-Shabaab in Africa, ISIS-K near Pakistan, or Hezbollah in Lebanon, American forces are back on the offense.
In Syria, after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime last year, there’s still uncertainty. The new leader, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has ties to Al Qaeda. It’s a fragile situation, but Trump’s pressure on Iran and Russia has forced their hand, limiting their influence in the region.
“Nobody knows where Syria’s headed—but Iran’s playground is closing,” Gorka said.
And through it all, one partner has remained rock-solid: Israel. Gorka praised the Israeli government and the IDF for their tactical brilliance, especially after the October 7 attack. Israel, he said, has “rewritten the map of the Middle East.”
This exclusive interview with Gorka is just the beginning. In future parts, Breitbart will share never-before-seen details, including:
- Inside views from the Oval Office and Situation Room
- Firsthand footage of military strikes
- How Trump rebuilt America’s counterterrorism playbook in record time
One thing is clear: with President Trump back in charge, America isn’t waiting for trouble—we’re stopping it in its tracks.
Stay tuned. The fight for America’s safety is back where it belongs: in strong, decisive hands.
