The Houthis run a blockade of Saudi Arabia and now hold a Red Sea port. A militia the size of a county has outmaneuvered three navies and a $75 billion defense budget. The flip-flops are undefeated.
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The Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia, hold a Red Sea port, and did it with drones that cost less than a used Camry. The $75 billion defense budget is now a subscription to being surprised.
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The Houthis took a port, Iran hit a base, we hit a coast, Rubio said "it depends," and Bessent bought $6 billion in bonds. That's not a foreign policy. That's a group project the night before it's due.
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