Hegseth Defends Second Strike on Venezuelan Drug Boat Amid Criticism Over US Military Actions
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Firstpost•03/12/2025
Hegseth Defends Second Strike on Venezuelan Drug Boat Amid Criticism Over US Military Actions
- •US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated he did not see survivors before the second strike on a Venezuelan drug boat.
- •The Trump administration faces criticism over the use of military force in the September 2 strike.
- •The initial strike reportedly left two survivors, but the second strike allegedly killed them.
- •Hegseth attributed the second strike to the "fog of war" and chaotic conditions.
- •President Trump defended Adm. Bradley's decision to authorize the second strike but distanced himself from the follow-on attack.
Why it matters: The incident questions US military accountability and compliance with armed conflict laws.
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