Donald Trump says US has taken out ‘world’s most active terrorist’ in latest military operation

The POTUS said that Mainuki – declared a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by Washington in 2023 – served as the second-in-command figure within ISIS’ global movement He reportedly held a senior leadership role within Islamic State West Africa Province and helped oversee operations linked to ISIS’s General Directorate of Provinces.

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 11: U.S

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a ‘Rose Garden Club’ dinner for National Police Week in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump hosted leaders of various law enforcement organizations in honor of officers fallen in the line of duty. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) Trump claimed the ISIS chief believed he could evade capture through hiding in Africa.