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Lawmaker Reacts to Video of Caribbean Boat Strike Viewed in Closed Briefing

Lawmaker Reacts to Video of Caribbean Boat Strike Viewed in Closed Briefing

Summary

Representative Jim Himes, a Democratic leader on the House Intelligence Committee, watched a video of a U.S. strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean during a closed briefing. The video showed an incident where a September strike allegedly ordered by Admiral Frank Bradley resulted in the deaths of two crew members.

Key Facts

  • Representative Jim Himes is the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee.
  • Himes found the video of the strike very troubling.
  • The strike occurred on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.
  • The incident happened in September.
  • Admiral Frank "Mitch" Bradley allegedly ordered the strike.
  • Two surviving crew members on the boat were killed during the strike.
  • The video was shown during a closed-door briefing.

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