Summary
U.S. lawmakers are pushing the Trump administration to release a video of a military strike on a boat in the Caribbean by threatening to limit the travel budget of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. President Trump has stated that the decision to release the video is up to Hegseth, despite previously saying he would have "no problem" making it public. The strike has raised legal questions about its justification and process.
Key Facts
- Congress is pressuring the Trump administration to release video of a military strike by potentially cutting Defense Secretary Hegseth's travel budget.
- The strike occurred on September 2 and involved a second attack on a boat in the Caribbean, raising questions about the legality.
- A provision in a defense spending bill would limit Hegseth's office to three-quarters of its travel funds until the video is provided to Congress.
- The defense bill being discussed authorizes nearly $901 billion in funding for next year.
- President Trump initially said he had "no problem" with the video release but later stated it was Hegseth's decision.
- Some lawmakers, after viewing the video, have expressed strong concerns over the legality of the strike.
- The incident has brought bipartisan concern about adherence to the laws of armed conflict.
- There is disagreement among members of Congress about the strike's legality, with some defending it and others criticizing it.
