Summary
The U.S. military conducted a strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, leading to bipartisan debate in Congress about the legality and ethics of such actions. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny, but his position seems stable after a report found he did not share secret information improperly. President Trump supports releasing video footage of the strike to the public.
Key Facts
- The U.S. military strike targeted a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean.
- Congress members expressed bipartisan concern over the strikes, questioning the Trump administration's actions.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the strike and faces criticism but retains his position.
- There were claims that Hegseth ordered to "kill them all," though lawmakers found no strong evidence of this.
- Democrats and Republicans disagree on the legality and morality of the strikes.
- The U.S. has conducted 21 similar strikes since September, resulting in over 80 deaths.
- President Donald Trump supports releasing the video of the strike to the public.
- A report cleared Hegseth of improperly sharing secret information, though it noted some risks.
