Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Sen. Cotton says he has no objection to releasing video of strike that killed two survivors

Sen. Cotton says he has no objection to releasing video of strike that killed two survivors

Summary

A video from a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean killed two survivors, and Senator Tom Cotton supports releasing the video if the Pentagon approves. The strike is part of a campaign against drug smuggling near Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • The video shows a U.S. military strike on a boat suspected of drug smuggling.
  • The strike occurred near Venezuela on September 2.
  • Two survivors were killed in the incident.
  • Senator Tom Cotton supports President Trump's anti-drug smuggling efforts.
  • Cotton does not oppose the release of the video if the Pentagon declassifies it.
  • The strike is part of a series of U.S. operations, with 22 known attacks killing at least 87 people.
  • The strikes are aimed at reducing drug trafficking in the area.

Source Information