A chilling propaganda video from al-Qa’ida’s latest figurehead, Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, demands blood for America’s support of Israel. The 34-minute screed, dropped Sunday, isn’t just a rant -- it’s a hit list targeting President Trump and his inner circle. This isn’t the free speech of a keyboard warrior; it’s a terrorist’s call to arms.
Al-Awlaki, who took the reins of al-Qa’ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in March 2024, named Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and even Elon Musk as targets for elimination due to their pro-Israel views, as the New York Post reports. He urged Muslims in the U.S. to “take revenge” with no regard for who gets caught in the crossfire. It’s a grim reminder that AQAP, a U.S.-designated terrorist group, thrives on chaos.
The video, titled “Inciting the Believers,” doesn’t stop at politicians. Al-Awlaki called for attacks on their families and anyone linked to the White House, claiming “no red lines” exist because of Gaza’s turmoil. This isn’t nuanced geopolitics -- it’s a thug’s playbook for indiscriminate violence.
“Do not consult anyone about killing infidel Americans,” al-Awlaki declared. That’s not a metaphor; it’s a directive to bypass reason and morality. His words aim to weaponize grievance into murder, cloaked in a warped sense of justice.
He didn’t just target Trump’s team -- he praised suspects behind recent antisemitic attacks and past attempts on Trump’s life. Applauding would-be assassins while calling for more isn’t leadership; it’s a coward’s script for anarchy. The U.S. State Department’s $6 million bounty on al-Awlaki underscores his danger.
“Go after them and their families,” he said, extending his vendetta to anyone near power. Families aren’t collateral damage in his world -- they’re deliberate targets. This is the kind of ideology that justifies bombing hospitals while crying victim.
Al-Awlaki’s hatred spills beyond politics, demanding “strikes” on all Jews. “Do not leave a single safe place for Jews,” he ranted, equating their existence to Palestinian suffering. It’s a tired, hateful trope that fuels violence, not solutions.
He tied his call to Gaza, claiming Israeli actions justify his bloodlust. “Even hospitals are being bombed,” he said, painting a one-sided picture to stoke rage. Conveniently, he ignores the complexities of a war where his allies aren’t exactly choirboys.
“Take revenge,” he urged, as if vengeance solves anything. His logic is as shallow as it is dangerous -- retaliation without end, reason be damned. It’s the kind of thinking that keeps the Middle East in perpetual flames.
Al-Awlaki’s rise to AQAP’s helm in 2024 marked a new chapter for a group long bent on attacking the West. The $6 million price on his head reflects his history of inciting violence against the U.S. He’s not a new face; he’s a seasoned menace with a louder megaphone.
His video’s release on Sunday wasn’t a random outburst -- it’s calculated propaganda. By targeting high-profile figures like Trump and Musk, he’s betting on headlines to amplify his message. It’s terrorism by the media, and he’s playing the game well.
“There are no red lines,” he said, justifying attacks on civilians. That’s not a strategy; it’s a tantrum dressed up as ideology. Al-Awlaki’s vision leaves no room for peace, only carnage.
The U.S. has long branded AQAP a foreign terrorist organization, and al-Awlaki’s latest stunt shows why. His calls for assassination aren’t just threats -- they’re a direct challenge to national security. Ignoring them isn’t an option; it’s an invitation for disaster.
Trump and his team, targeted for their unapologetic support of Israel, represent the kind of resolve al-Awlaki despises. His video isn’t just about Gaza -- it’s about punishing anyone who dares stand with America’s allies. That’s not a cause; it’s a vendetta.
Al-Awlaki’s propaganda thrives in the shadows of a world obsessed with moral relativism. Calling for murder while waving a flag of victimhood isn’t justice—it’s terrorism, plain and simple. America must answer with strength, not handwringing, to keep this thug’s dreams from becoming reality.
