25 Years Post-9/11, Trump Sharpens Counterterrorism Focus Amid Expert Concern

President Trump has intensified the U.S. counterterrorism effort, marking a policy shift 25 years after 9/11. Former counterterrorism official Michael Duffin, fired last year, criticizes the approach as making the U.S. less safe, reflecting internal dissent. The move signals a renewed prioritization of terrorism threats, though its operational impact remains unclear.