Al-Qaeda’s Looming Threat and America’s Lowered Defenses: A Call for Vigilance

On my latest broadcast at WorldviewTube.com, I was joined by Anni Cyrus and Dave Gaubatz, two seasoned voices in the fight against Islamic terrorism, to address alarming warnings about a potential Al-Qaeda attack on U.S. soil in 2025. Their insights, grounded in firsthand experience and deep knowledge, paint a dire picture of a nation lowering its defenses at a critical time. From relaxed airport security to the removal of the Syrian Al-Qaeda chapter from the U.S. terrorist list, the actions of the current administration—whether intentional or misguided—are setting the stage for catastrophe. As Christians, we are called to be watchmen on the wall, and this conversation underscores the urgent need for awareness and action.Anni Cyrus, whose platform LiveUpToFreedom.substack.com provides incisive analysis, kicked off the discussion by addressing warnings from former CIA analyst Sarah Adams about an Al-Qaeda plot targeting a dozen U.S. airliners with “invisible bombs.” These warnings, echoed by other experts, are not new—Anni predicted in late 2024 that 2025 would bring a major terrorist attack. She attributes the heightened Al-Qaeda chatter to recent U.S. policy decisions, particularly the Trump administration’s engagement with the Syrian leader, who also heads the Syrian Al-Qaeda chapter, and the removal of this group from the foreign terrorist list on July 7, 2025. “The signature on revoking this terrorist group from the foreign terrorist list is Marco Rubio,” Anni noted, questioning whether Rubio is being misled or knowingly complicit. “It doesn’t matter how he signed it. The point is, he signed it,” she said, holding the administration accountable for any consequences.Anni’s concern is amplified by specific policy changes that seem to weaken national security. The Department of Homeland Security’s decision to slash 75% of its Office of Intelligence and Analysis staff—cutting 1,000 employees to 275—amid a heightened threat environment is inexplicable. Lawmakers and law enforcement warn this could cripple intelligence sharing with local agencies. Meanwhile, the TSA’s new policy allowing passengers to keep shoes on at certain airports, including Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, and Philadelphia, ignores the history of the shoe bomber, whose plot was thwarted only by chance. Reports from the Air Marshal National Council further reveal that federal air marshals are being diverted to the border for tasks like checking for lice, leaving planes vulnerable. Anni recounted a caller’s experience in Texas, where TSA failed to screen luggage, and noted the lack of scrutiny for some Muslim travelers, saying, “I watch hijab, burqa-wearing Muslims passing right through TSA without a screening.”The most chilling revelation came from Anni’s discussion of Al-Qaeda’s advanced bomb-making techniques. She referenced the work of Al-Qaeda’s top bomb maker, reportedly killed in 2017, who developed “invisible bombs” like the 2009 underwear bomb that passed through TSA on Northwest Flight 253, a printer cartridge bomb, and surgically implanted explosives. “They can surgically place it in the body of the jihadist, and someone remotely can blow the jihadist with the bomb inside his body,” Anni explained, warning that eight years of unchecked progress could have perfected these methods. Her refusal to fly since 2018, opting for 33-hour drives to speaking engagements, underscores her personal vigilance.Dave Gaubatz, co-author of Muslim Mafia and a former federal agent who has gone undercover in over 425 U.S. mosques, provided a stark perspective. Since returning from Iraq in 2003, he has warned that Al-Qaeda is deeply entrenched in America, estimating over 10,000 operatives have been here since the late 1980s. “The number one threat to America, in my professional opinion, is Islamic-based terrorism from the inside,” he stated, citing Imam Siraj Wahaj’s claim that Muslims can operate with less scrutiny in U.S. cities like Los Angeles and Dallas than in Syria. Gaubatz’s recent findings of increased Al-Qaeda presence in mosques this spring heighten the urgency. He predicts a coordinated attack across multiple cities in a single day, designed to paralyze the nation. “Can you imagine 9-11 happening in 10 different U.S. cities?” he asked, noting that such an event could halt the airline industry for months.Gaubatz criticized the lack of preparedness among law enforcement, having trained over 10,000 officers who often lack basic knowledge about Islam or terrorism. “The majority could not tell you where Iraq is on a map or the difference between Sunni and Shia,” he said, comparing it to narcotics officers who know their field intimately. He called for advisors like himself and Anni, with firsthand experience, to train law enforcement and inform policymakers, free from political correctness. “We’ve got to stop focusing on names like Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Hezbollah, Hamas,” he urged, noting that these groups share a singular goal: to destroy America and Israel under Sharia law.The convergence of these warnings—Sarah Adams’ intelligence about Bin Laden’s descendants planning attacks, relaxed security measures, and the administration’s troubling alliances—suggests a deliberate or negligent lowering of defenses. Anni identified Texas, California, Tennessee, and Florida as likely targets due to high flight traffic and lenient attitudes toward Islamization. Gaubatz warned that even small airports, like one near Roanoke, Virginia, could be hit, amplifying the chaos. The administration’s failure to address these threats, coupled with its focus on Middle East deals over domestic security, risks a repeat of 9-11’s exploitation, potentially ushering in a biometric surveillance state.As Ezekiel 33:6 calls us to be watchmen, we must sound the alarm. Support platforms like WorldviewTube.com, LiveUpToFreedom.substack.com, and Muslim Mafia at Amazon to stay informed. Visit WorldviewTube.com/sponsors and WVWFoundation.com to keep this mission alive. We must demand that our leaders prioritize America’s safety and train our defenders with real intelligence, not political platitudes. The time to act is now. Follow Anni Cyrus at LiveUpToFreedom.substack.com and LUTFstudio.com.