Democratic Lawmaker Accuses Trump and Hegseth of War Crimes Over Second Strike
Forbes Breaking NewsDecember 7, 20251 min4,248 views
7 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβAllegations of War Crimes
- β οΈ A Democratic lawmaker asserts that President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have likely committed war crimes.
- π― This accusation stems from a second strike ordered on alleged drug boats, which reportedly targeted and killed survivors.
Illegal Strikes and Lack of Approval
- π« The administration is accused of ordering dozens of illegal strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.
- ποΈ These strikes were reportedly conducted without congressional approval.
Pardons and Threats
- βοΈ President Trump is criticized for pardoning Juan Orlando Hernandez, former president of Honduras, convicted of drug smuggling.
- π£οΈ The president is also accused of threatening violence against members of Congress who reminded the military of their duty to refuse illegal orders.
Leadership and Fentanyl Crisis
- β The lawmaker questions President Trump's leadership, stating he doesn't know how to lead and doesn't care.
- π The sincerity of the president's commitment to stopping the flow of fentanyl is questioned, with the lawmaker deeming him "deathly unserious."
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War CrimesIllegal StrikesCongressional ApprovalDrug SmugglingJuan Orlando HernandezFentanyl CrisisNational SecurityConstitutional DutyPresident TrumpPete Hegseth
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