BREAKING: Trump Retaliates Against Houthis by Sending Illegal Immigrants to Yemen Instead of El Salvador After Court Blocks Original Plan
Washington, D.C. – March 24, 2025
In a stunning and controversial move, former President Donald Trump, now back in office, has reportedly ordered the U.S. military to redirect planes full of undocumented immigrants to Yemen instead of El Salvador after a federal judge issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking his original plan.
Sources within the administration claim that Trump, furious over Houthi rebel attacks on international shipping lanes, declared, "If the courts won’t let me send them to El Salvador, then we’ll just drop them right in the middle of Houthi territory. Let them deal with it!"
The plan, dubbed "Operation Sandstorm," allegedly involves loading detained migrants onto retrofitted C-130 cargo planes and airdropping them over contested regions of Yemen. Pentagon insiders say the proposal was hastily drafted after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked Trump’s earlier initiative to fly migrants to El Salvador, citing humanitarian concerns.
International Outrage
The reported scheme has sparked immediate backlash. The United Nations condemned the idea as a "potential war crime," while human rights groups accused Trump of using migrants as "geopolitical pawns." Yemen’s internationally recognized government, already embroiled in a brutal civil war, called the move "an act of aggression."
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied the allegations, stating, "The President is simply exploring all options to secure our borders and punish those who threaten global stability. Any reports of airdrops are fake news." However, leaked documents obtained by The Washington Post appear to show contingency plans for "voluntary relocation incentives to active conflict zones."
Trump’s Justification
At a fiery rally in Florida last night, Trump defended the idea: "The Houthis want to attack our ships, our allies, and disrupt trade? Fine. Let’s see how they like a few thousand new guests. Maybe they’ll learn some respect!" His supporters cheered, while critics compared the rhetoric to "banana republic strongman tactics."
Legal experts are divided on whether the administration could even execute such a plan, given existing international and U.S. laws. Meanwhile, immigrant advocacy groups are preparing emergency lawsuits to block any attempted flights.
What’s Next?
As the story develops, questions remain:
- Is this a real policy or just another Trump negotiation tactic?
- Will Congress step in to prevent such an extreme measure?
- How will this impact U.S. relations with Middle Eastern allies?
For now, the world watches—and waits—to see if "Operation Sandstorm" will actually take flight.
Update (3:15 PM EST): The Pentagon has released a statement calling the reports "wild speculation," but did not outright deny the existence of contingency plans involving Yemen.