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BREAKING: Benghazi Terrorist FINALLY Brought to Justice Under Trump Administration

Gary FranchiFebruary 6, 2026112 views
BREAKING: Benghazi Terrorist FINALLY Brought to Justice Under Trump Administration
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In a major counterterrorism victory for the Trump administration, Zubair al-Bakush (also known as Zubayr Al-Bakoush), a key participant in the deadly 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack, has been successfully arrested and extradited to the United States where he now faces the full weight of American justice.

The FBI announced that al-Bakush arrived in Virginia and is now in U.S. custody, marking a significant breakthrough in a case that has haunted American families for over a decade. The September 11, 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, resulted in the deaths of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Social media erupted with news of the arrest, with @Patriot_Josh11 posting: "🚨 BREAKING NEWS πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ A major counterterrorism victory has been secured. U.S. forces have successfully arrested and extradited Zubayr Al-Bakoush, a key participant in the 2012 Benghazi terrorist attack. He is now in American custody and will face the full weight of U.S. justice."

This arrest represents exactly the kind of decisive action Patriots have come to expect from the Trump administration's approach to national security. While the previous administration seemed content to let sleeping dogs lie, President Trump has consistently promised that terrorists who harm Americans will face consequences – and he's delivering on that promise.

The timing couldn't be more significant. Just days into Trump's second term, his administration is already showing the world that America doesn't forget those who spill American blood. This is what "America First" looks like in practice – relentless pursuit of justice for our fallen heroes.

@nexta_tv confirmed the development, reporting that "The FBI has arrested a key suspect in the 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya. The suspect, Zubair al-Bakush, has been extradited to the United States."

For the families of Ambassador Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty, this arrest represents a long-awaited step toward accountability. After years of political stonewalling and bureaucratic excuses, real justice is finally within reach.

The question now is: what other terrorists are looking over their shoulders, knowing that the Trump administration means business when it comes to protecting American lives and pursuing justice for those we've lost?

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Gary Franchi

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ConservativeVoiceVerified6 hours ago
This is what real leadership looks like. How many years did the previous administration let this slide?
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GoldStarWifeVerifiedjust now
As someone who lost family in combat, this brings tears to my eyes. Ambassador Stevens and the others deserved so much better, but at least their families can have some closure now.
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PatriotMom2016Verifiedjust now
FINALLY! Justice for our four brave Americans who died that night. It's about time we had a President who actually follows through on his promises.
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
Agreed! Trump gets things done that others just talked about for years.
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LibertarianMikeVerifiedjust now
While I'm glad justice was served, I'm curious about the legal process here. Was this handled through military tribunals or civilian courts? The Constitution matters even for terrorists.
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AmericaFirst2020Verifiedjust now
About time! Trump doesn't mess around when it comes to protecting American interests abroad.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
This should have happened years ago under Obama and Hillary's watch. Better late than never, but imagine how many other bad actors got away while they dragged their feet.
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TexasRanger47Verifiedjust now
Does anyone know which specific terrorist this was? I've been following this case since 2012 and want to make sure I have the details right.
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NewsJunkieVerifiedjust now
I believe it's referring to the Ahmed Abu Khatallah case, but the article should have been clearer on that.