US EditionCongress raises alarm bells over Hegseth ‘kill them’ order
Bipartisan lawmakers question Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's orders for lethal strikes on suspected drug smugglers, citing possible war crimes amid 20+ similar Trump-era operations.
- On Sept. 2, The Washington Post reported Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of everyone aboard a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean, a report MS NOW's "Morning Joe" unpacked Monday.
- The broader campaign, which includes more than 20 strikes by the Trump administration killing at least 83 people, involved a vessel linked to Tren de Aragua, narco-trafficking organization designated by the United States.
- After an initial strike left two survivors, Admiral Frank Bradley ordered a follow-on missile strike, and Hegseth said he watched the mission via drone footage shortly after the Sept. 2 attack.
- Near the U.S. Capitol, senators from both parties expressed concern and called for video and audio review while Sen. Markwayne Mullin criticized reliance on anonymous sources.
- Resurfaced videos and footage show Hegseth watching strikes live, while MS NOW panelists cited the Department of Defense manual forbidding killing helpless shipwrecked enemies, fueling cover-up claims.
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‘I Watched it Live’: Pete Hegseth’s Denials Crumble as Video Evidence Surfaces
Videos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have resurfaced, challenging his previous denials and shining a spotlight on an alleged illegal order connected to a recent military operation. According to reports, Hegseth gave a “spoken directive” to kill everyone aboard an alleged drug-smuggling boat. After a first strike left two survivors clinging to the wreckage, Admiral Frank Bradley reportedly carried out a follow-on missile strike. In an intervi…
Pete Hegseth's own words resurface to blow up denials of illegal order: report
Damaging videos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth keep re-emerging as he fights off a scandal over an allegedly illegal order.The defense secretary reportedly gave a “spoken directive” to kill everyone aboard an alleged drug smuggling boat, so Admiral Frank Bradley ordered a follow-on missile strike...
'Morning Joe' Slams Pete Hegseth Over War Crime Concerns, Calls Boat Strikes a Violation of International Law
The hosts of MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” unpacked Monday why Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has come under intense scrutiny from both elected Republicans and Democrats over concerns about potential war crimes being carried out by the Trump administration in the Caribbean. The “Morning Joe” segment followed up on recent reports of a Hegseth-sanctioned strike on a boat in the Caribbean that was suspected of smuggling drugs. It has been reported that…
Congress raises alarm bells over Hegseth ‘kill them’ order
12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s Monday. Welcome back and happy December!🎄 In today’s issue: 🚤 IN THE WHITE HOUSE Pete Hegseth is taking heat today: Welcome back from the holiday weekend. The big story today is the major bipartisan backlash Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing over reportedly ordering everyone on board an alleged drug boat in…
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