A senior figure in al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Sa’ad bin Atef al-Awlaki, has called on Muslims living in the United States to carry out deadly attacks on former U.S. President Donald Trump, businessman Elon Musk, and other well-known Americans.
The threat was made public through a video posted on Tuesday on the social media platform 𝕏.
In the recording, al-Awlaki accused the U.S. government of backing what he described as acts against Palestinians and Islam.
He urged Muslims in America, regardless of their background, to take revenge by attacking certain American leaders and their families.
Al-Awlaki specifically named Trump, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, and Elon Musk, calling for their deaths and warning that anyone close to the White House was also a target.
His message was filled with violent rhetoric, pushing for action without delay or consultation.
The U.S. government has previously placed a $6 million reward on al-Awlaki for his role in organizing terror plots and encouraging violence across the world.
His recent video also mentioned past assassination attempts on Trump, including incidents in Pennsylvania and Florida in 2024, both of which were unsuccessful.
This fresh threat comes at a time when tension in the Middle East continues to rise, especially with the ongoing conflict involving Israel.
It also adds to worries about radicalization within the U.S., particularly as security officials monitor reactions to global events.
So far, the U.S. State Department and the Secret Service have not released any public statements regarding the latest threat.
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