Pete Hegseth Accused of Ordering War Crime, Throws Commander Under Bus
Brian Tyler CohenDecember 2, 20258 min346,392 views
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- 🎯 A US military strike on September 2nd off the coast of Trinidad resulted in the deaths of 11 people.
- ⚠️ The first missile disabled the boat, killing nine, and a second missile was allegedly fired to kill two survivors clinging to wreckage, an act described as a potential war crime.
- 📜 Republican Senator Rand Paul and Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reid, along with Representatives Mike Rogers and Adam Smith, have called for investigations into the incident.
Hegseth's Response and Defense
- 🗣️ Pete Hegseth publicly supported Admiral Mitch Bradley, calling him an "American hero" and "true professional," while simultaneously stating he stands by the combat decisions made.
- 💡 The speaker interprets Hegseth's statement as a tactic to throw Mitch Bradley under the bus by claiming support for his decisions while implying they were Bradley's unilateral actions.
- 🤥 Hegseth is accused of using the "fog of war" defense, claiming the press and politicians in air-conditioned offices do not understand the realities of combat, while also stating he did not personally see survivors.
Presidential Involvement and Defense
- 🎙️ President Trump stated he had not received much information and relied on Pete Hegseth, asserting he was not involved in the decision-making regarding the second strike.
- 🚢 Trump defended the strikes, claiming they save lives by intercepting drugs like fentanyl, and expressed support for taking out boats, even attacking on land.
- 🎭 The speaker criticizes Trump's response as a self-serving excuse-making spree, designed to deflect responsibility and protect his and Hegseth's positions.
Political Maneuvering and Accountability
- 🎭 Both Hegseth and Trump are portrayed as self-serving individuals prioritizing their own careers over accountability for potential war crimes.
- 🚩 Mitch Bradley is presented as potential bait in this political maneuver, with the implication that he should speak up to protect himself.
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