Hegseth Defends Follow-Up Strike On Suspected Drug Boat In Caribbean
5 days ago
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending a follow-up military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea, calling the decision a product of the “fog of war.” Speaking during a White House Cabinet meeting, Hegseth said he saw no survivors in the water after the initial strike, describing the targeted vessel as having “exploded in fire.”
Hegseth acknowledged he left the scene before the mission concluded but said the on-scene commander “made the right call” in ordering an additional strike and had full authority to do so.
The operation is now under scrutiny in Congress, following reports that Hegseth allegedly issued a verbal order to “kill everybody” aboard the boat. Lawmakers have opened investigations into the incident as questions grow about the legality and oversight of the mission.
Hegseth acknowledged he left the scene before the mission concluded but said the on-scene commander “made the right call” in ordering an additional strike and had full authority to do so.
The operation is now under scrutiny in Congress, following reports that Hegseth allegedly issued a verbal order to “kill everybody” aboard the boat. Lawmakers have opened investigations into the incident as questions grow about the legality and oversight of the mission.
