President Donald Trump has a prime opportunity to finally end the threat the Houthi rebels in Yemen pose to one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
The U.S. conducted precision strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen Saturday, aiming to decapitate the group by targeting leadership and other key technical figures, Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich told reporters Monday at a press briefing. Trump made a name for himself in dealing with terror groups in his routing of ISIS during his first term, and while the Houthis present a unique challenge compared to ISIS, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation that Trump has the opportunity to re-establish order against another Middle Eastern insurgency.
“During the Biden administration, they took what they called ‘defensive strikes,’ defensive actions against the Houthis, but allowed them to continue operating. And President Trump has…
