U.S. military strikes under former President Donald Trump’s second-term debut year (2025-2026) outpaced all foreign operations during President Joe Biden’s four-year tenure, according to new data from conflict monitor ACLED. The numbers paint a stark picture of shifting global strategies. 💥
🔍 Key findings: – 573 U.S. strikes in 2025 vs. 494 under Biden – Over 1,000 fatalities linked to 2025 operations – 80% of strikes targeted Yemen’s Houthi rebels – Secretive Caribbean drug cartel raids left 110 dead
ACLED CEO Clionadh Raleigh called the trend a 'strike first' approach, noting intensified activity in Venezuela and Nigeria. 🌍 The watchdog warns Greenland, Colombia, and Cuba could face heightened U.S. attention as strategic targets.
‘This isn’t just about firepower – it’s about reframing global politics,’ Raleigh told Newsweek, criticizing what she called a ‘resource-first’ foreign policy. The report comes amid renewed debates about America’s role in 2026’s complex geopolitical landscape.
