FACT SHEET: President Donald J. Trump Re-designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
(summarized)
January 22, 2025
Summary
Summary of Executive Order Re-Designating the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Purpose:
- To re-designate Ansar Allah (Houthis) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
- To reverse the Biden administration’s prior removal of the Houthis from the FTO list.
Actions Taken:
- President Trump signed the Executive Order on January 22, 2025.
- The order instructs the Secretary of State to recommend the Houthis' re-designation within 30 days.
- It establishes U.S. policy to collaborate with regional partners to eliminate the Houthis' capabilities and resources.
- A review of relationships with United Nations partners, NGOs, and contractors operating in Yemen will be conducted to ensure they do not support or finance the Houthis.
Expected Impact:
- Aims to diminish Houthi attacks on U.S. personnel, civilians, and maritime shipping in the region.
- USAID will end relationships with entities that have financially supported the Houthis or opposed international efforts against them.