Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 8/27/25: Trump Shatters Record for US Airstrikes in Somalia, Christian Clergy To Stay in Gaza City, and More
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Aug 27, 2025 The podcast highlights the alarming rise in U.S. airstrikes in Somalia, breaking records under Trump's administration. It discusses the severe humanitarian toll in conflict zones like Gaza and Yemen, with civilians and journalists bearing the brunt. Tensions in the Middle East escalate as U.S. diplomacy falters, including the possibility of renewed sanctions on Iran. The connection between military interests and constitutional rights raises provocative questions about government motives. Global commentary sheds light on regime change fears and media narratives surrounding Israel.
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Record U.S. Airstrikes In Somalia
- The Trump administration set a new record with 68 U.S. airstrikes in Somalia by August, surpassing 2019's total.
- Easing restrictions on strikes and raids outside formal combat zones drove a sharp rise in bombing activity.
Two Parallel U.S. Wars In Somalia
- U.S. involvement in Somalia now targets multiple groups including an ISIS affiliate in Puntland and al-Shabaab in the south.
- Historical U.S. interventions, like backing Ethiopia in 2006, contributed to the rise of militant offshoots such as al-Shabaab.
Policy Shift Fueled Global Strikes
- Easing of operational limits allowed more strikes across Yemen, Somalia, Iraq, Syria, and Iran under Trump.
- Data show Trump launched nearly as many strikes in five months as Biden did in four years, reflecting policy shifts.
