White House Defends Deadly Narco-Boat Strike Amid Calls for Congressional Scrutiny
The Biden administration insists the lethal strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel in international waters was lawful, even as reports suggest survivors were targeted in a follow-up attack—raising urgent questions about military overreach and accountability.
In a startling revelation that raises serious concerns about U.S. military conduct and accountability, the White House has acknowledged a second deadly strike against survivors of an initial attack on a narcotics-linked vessel in September—yet it firmly defends the legality of the operation and absolves Secretary Pete Hegseth of any wrongdoing. The incident, which took place in international waters near the Caribbean, involved deadly force authorized by Hegseth and carried out under Admiral Frank Bradley's command. According to official statements, this was part of a broader campaign against narcoterrorist groups designated by President Trump—groups posing direct threats to American security...
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