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Hegseth says he won’t publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

Hegseth says he won’t publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean

Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will not share a full video showing a strike that killed two people in the Caribbean. However, the video will be available for members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee to view.

Key Facts

  • The incident occurred on a boat allegedly carrying cocaine in the Caribbean.
  • Two survivors of an initial attack were killed in this strike.
  • The edited video will not be made public.
  • Members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee can watch the video this week.
  • It's unclear if all members of Congress will be allowed to see the video.
  • A defense policy bill requires that the video be released to Congress.

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