days after the attack in san bernardino. >> remember this and listen. donald j. trump is calling for a total and complete shutdown of muslims entering the united states until our country's representatives can figure out what the [ bleep ] is going on. >> reporter: analysts say using trump can be an effective tactic for the terrorist. >> this is someone with a major political following, major influence. >> reporter: plus political opponents have warned that statements would be used by the muslims. >> he's becoming isis's best recruiter. >> reporter: today the white house adviser reacted saying there's no surprise they would use that comment to say they're at war. quote, we're going to do everything we can as the u.s. government to make clear that's not the case. it's the first time trump has been featured so prominently, the video targeting the american audience. also featuring al qaeda's best known american lead e anwar al awlaki killed by a drone strike.