Summary
Senate Democrats claim that President Trump's administration did not provide full information about a military operation targeting suspected drug traffickers from Venezuela. They allege there was a second strike that was not disclosed to Congress. Democrats are calling for a congressional investigation and are asking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign.
Key Facts
- Senate Democrats say they were not informed about a second strike on suspected drug boats from Venezuela.
- Four Democratic senators on the Armed Services Committee spoke out about this information gap.
- The Washington Post reported that a no-survivors order was allegedly given in September.
- The White House claims that Adm. Frank Bradley, not Pete Hegseth, ordered the strike.
- Democratic senators are calling for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's resignation.
- Congressional leaders are planning an investigation into the issue.
- Lawmakers have expressed frustration with the administration's communication about military actions.
