Photos of President Donald Trump monitoring a military strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen have gone viral, sparking controversy over his past pledge to avoid new wars. The images, shared by the White House, show Trump in golf attire as he oversees the operation on a computer.

Critics were quick to point out the contradiction between his campaign promises and the military action. “Where did the ‘no new wars’ promise go?” some questioned on social media.

A White House statement defended the strike, saying, “President Trump is taking action against the Houthis to defend U.S. shipping assets and deter terrorist threats.” It further emphasized, “For too long, American economic and national security interests have been under assault by the Houthis. Not under this presidency.”

The move has reignited debates over Trump’s foreign policy stance and his administration’s handling of military interventions.