Summary
A U.S. Navy admiral is briefing lawmakers about a controversial military strike on a boat in the Caribbean suspected of drug trafficking. The incident involved two attacks on the boat, with questions arising about the legality of using such force. President Trump and other officials maintain that the actions were legal, but the situation has sparked debate among lawmakers.
Key Facts
- U.S. Navy Admiral Frank Bradley is briefing Congress about a double-strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.
- The incident involved two separate strikes, which raised questions about the legal use of military force on the boat.
- Officials said the boat still contained drugs, making it a valid target for the second strike, according to a U.S. official.
- President Trump supports releasing the video of the second strike to the public; the first strike video is already available.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initially said reports of the second strike were false but later confirmed by the White House.
- There is debate over rules of conflict that prohibit attacking wounded combatants.
- The incident is part of a wider U.S. campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, reportedly killing over 80 people.
- Democratic and Republican lawmakers have expressed concern over the strikes and the broader military campaign in the region.
