Al-Qaeda’s leader in Yemen has threatened U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, according to reports on Sunday.
Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki, also known as Abu al-Laith, recorded a 30-minute video message that was shared online by supporters of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. This is reportedly the 47-year-old Yemeni terrorist’s first video message since being named emir of AQAP in March 2024, following the death of Khalid Batarfi.
In addition to Trump and Musk, the video reportedly shows images of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Logos of Musk’s businesses, including Tesla, are also featured.
“There are no red lines after what happened and is happening to our people in Gaza,” al-Awlaki reportedly said. “Reciprocity is legitimate.”
The United States is offering up to $6 million for information on al-Awlaki via the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program, noting his public statements calling for attacks against the United States and its allies.
