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White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

Admiral Frank Bradley authorized a follow-up strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat, prompting legal scrutiny and congressional investigations over potential war crimes.

  • The White House defended Admiral Bradley's actions, saying he ordered a second strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel 'within his authority and the law.'
  • Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct the kinetic strikes during a September 2 operation.
  • Bipartisan lawmakers are seeking answers about the follow-up attack, which reportedly killed two survivors from the initial strike.
  • The White House stated that the President has the right to eliminate threats to the U.S., especially drug threats that harm Americans.
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