US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
Summary
Lawmakers in the U.S. are asking the Trump administration for details about military strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. They are investigating claims that a second strike was ordered to kill survivors of an initial attack. The Trump administration says these strikes are part of a mission to stop drug smuggling.Key Facts
- U.S. lawmakers want answers about military strikes on Venezuelan boats suspected of drug smuggling.
- Reports claim a second strike was ordered to kill survivors after a first attack.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denies ordering the second strike, calling the reports untrue.
- President Trump supports Hegseth and promised to investigate the claims.
- The U.S. expanded its military presence in the Caribbean for anti-narcotics operations.
- Over 80 people have allegedly died in these military actions since early September.
- Congress members express legal concerns if follow-up strikes on survivors did occur.
- The Republican-led Senate and House Armed Services Committees announced plans to investigate the strikes.
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