Admiral Denies 'Kill Them All' Order in Fatal Caribbean Boat Strike

Congressional Briefing on Boat Strike

• 🏛️ Admiral Frank Bradley testified before Congress regarding a follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.
• 🚫 The Admiral confirmed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a 'kill them all' order before the second strike.
• ⚠️ Some lawmakers expressed concern that the second strike targeted individuals who had survived the initial attack, with one describing it as attacking "shipwrecked sailors."

Admiral's Justification for Second Strike

• 🎯 Admiral Bradley stated his intent was to continue striking these boats until cartels learn that their drugs are no longer coming to America.
• 💡 He expressed that what is disturbing is the ongoing flow of drugs into the US, leading to millions of American deaths.

Scrutiny of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

• 📱 A recent Inspector General report detailed Hegseth's use of the private messaging app Signal to discuss US plans to attack Houthi rebels.
• 📜 The report indicated Hegseth violated rules on handling sensitive material, though he claims he personally declassified the information.
• ⚖️ Republicans acknowledged the need for better communication tools for senior leaders, while Democrats criticized Hegseth's judgment and called for his impeachment.

Broader US-Venezuela Tensions

• 📈 The boat strikes are part of mounting tensions between the US and the Maduro regime in Venezuela.
• ✈️ President Trump has indicated potential strikes on Venezuela's mainland, targeting cartel infrastructure.
• ⚠️ The State Department has renewed its warning for American citizens to cancel travel plans to Venezuela.