White House Says Second Deadly Drug Boat Strike Was Legal
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The White House confirms a second military strike was ordered against a suspected drug-smuggling boat to eliminate any survivors. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the September 2nd action as “lethal targeting” and said it was carried out “in self-defense” and “in accordance” with laws governing armed conflict.
The strike has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers of both parties after reports that Defense Secretary Hegseth instructed the military to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel. The White House maintains the action was legally justified and necessary to protect U.S. personnel and interests.
The strike has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers of both parties after reports that Defense Secretary Hegseth instructed the military to “kill everybody” aboard the vessel. The White House maintains the action was legally justified and necessary to protect U.S. personnel and interests.
