Archive · 8 Jun 2025
AQAP Leader Threatens Trump, Musk, and Calls for Attacks
The leader of al-Qaeda in Yemen, Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, released a video threatening Donald Trump and Elon Musk due to the Israel-Hamas war.
He called for attacks against leaders in Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf states.
Al-Awlaki aims to gain attention like Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have also engaged in actions related to the conflict.
The video included images of Trump, Musk, and other U.S. officials.
Al-Awlaki took over leadership from Khalid al-Batarfi, whose death was announced in 2024.
The U.S. has a USD 6 million reward for information leading to his capture.
AQAP raises funds through illegal activities and has thousands of fighters.
AQAP leader al-Awlaki threatened Trump and Musk in a video message.
The threats are linked to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Al-Awlaki called for attacks on leaders in Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf states.
Al-Awlaki replaced Khalid al-Batarfi, whose death was announced in 2024.
AQAP's actions follow similar efforts by Yemen's Houthi rebels regarding the Israel-Hamas war.
- Who
- Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, the leader of AQAP, made the threats.
- What
- Al-Awlaki threatened Trump and Musk and called for attacks.
- When
- The video was released early Saturday.
- Where
- The video was distributed online by AQAP supporters.
- Why
- Al-Awlaki seeks to challenge the Houthi's dominance by presenting himself as equally concerned about Gaza.
Al-Qaeda's Stance
Houthi Rebels' Actions
Reasons for Targeting
Al-Qaeda's Stance
Al-Awlaki has called for attacks against the U.S. and its allies due to the Israel-Hamas war.
Houthi Rebels' Actions
Al-Awlaki seeks to challenge the Houthi's dominance by presenting himself as equally concerned about Gaza.
- AQAP Leader
- Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki
- Targets
- Trump, Musk, and others
- US Bounty
- USD 6 million
- Previous Leader's Death
- Announced in 2024
- AQAP Estimated Fighters
- Between 3,000 and 4,000
