Trump’s War on ISIS Is Failing, No Matter How Gorka Spins It
The article discusses the Trump administration's counterterrorism efforts, particularly focusing on the operations against ISIS. Despite claims of success, rising terror attacks in Somalia suggest that these efforts may not be effective. The narrative highlights the contrasting perspectives of administration officials and the reality on the ground.
- ▪Sebastian Gorka, Trump's counterterrorism czar, claims significant success in eliminating ISIS leaders.
- ▪The Trump administration has conducted numerous strikes, reportedly killing hundreds of jihadis globally.
- ▪Rising terrorist violence in Somalia raises questions about the effectiveness of these counterterrorism operations.
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| Original publisher | The Intercept |
| Canonical URL | https://theintercept.com/2026/05/27/trump-war-isis-somalia-sebastian-gorka/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-27T10:02:57.947Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-27T10:02:57.947Z |
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Trump’s War on ISIS Is Failing, No Matter How Gorka Spins It Despite rising terror attacks in Somalia, Trump counter-terror czar Sebastian Gorka is taking a victory lap. Nick Turse May 27 2026, 6:00 a.m. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Pete Hegseth and Sebastian Gorka in the Oval Office in Washington, DC, on Aug. 25, 2025. Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images White House counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka was on a mission. He wanted someone dead, and he knew who could make it happen.
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