"Terror Attacks Surge in Somalia, But Trump's Counter-Terror Czar Claims Victory. In a striking display of disconnect from reality, Sebastian Gorka, the former counter-terrorism advisor to President Trump, is touting the administration's efforts as a success despite a worrying uptick in terror attacks in Somalia. The Horn of Africa nation has seen a resurgence of Al-Shabaab, a militant group affiliated with Al-Qaeda, which has claimed responsibility for numerous deadly attacks in recent months. As the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate, Gorka's claims of victory raise questions about the effectiveness of the Trump administration's counter-terrorism strategy and the role of its advisors in shaping US foreign policy."
Despite rising terror attacks in Somalia, Trump counter-terror czar Sebastian Gorka is taking a victory lap. The post Trump’s War on ISIS Is Failing, No Matter How Gorka Spins It appeared first on The Intercept.
