Karoline Leavitt Addresses Venezuela Boat Strikes and Navy Law of War Manual
Forbes Breaking NewsDecember 7, 20251 min202,530 views
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- 🎯 A reporter questioned White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding the second boat strike in Venezuela.
- ⚖️ The reporter cited the Navy's own Manual of the Law of War, which reportedly states that firing on survivors from a wrecked vessel is a war crime forbidden under US law.
- ❓ Leavitt reiterated that the strike was conducted in international waters and in accordance with the law of armed conflict.
Congressional Briefings and Document Reviews
- 🏛️ Secretary Hegsth has engaged with members of Congress regarding concerns over the strikes.
- 🤝 Bipartisan briefings have been provided to Congress concerning the Venezuelan strikes.
- 📄 Classified documents, including a DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinion, have been made available for review by members of Congress.
- 📊 Approximately two-thirds of the senators and representatives who reviewed these documents were Democrats.
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