Pete Hegseth Accused of War Crimes; Trump Defends Actions
The Damage ReportDecember 1, 20259 min81,194 views
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- 🎯 Pete Hegseth is facing accusations of war crimes and murder following reports of his alleged orders for military strikes on boats.
- ⚖️ Former top military lawyers have stated that if the reporting is true, Hegseth's actions constitute war crimes, murder, or both.
- 🚢 The incident involves the September 2nd attack on a vessel in the Caribbean, which reportedly required multiple strikes.
Legal and Ethical Violations
- 🚫 International and US law prohibit the intentional targeting of defenseless persons.
- 🆘 Even if a boat is carrying drugs, sinking it does not permit the murder of survivors; instead, they should be protected, rescued, or treated as prisoners of war.
- 💥 The transcript highlights that the actions occurred outside of a declared war, making them illegal and outside the bounds of international law.
Investigations and Defenses
- 🏛️ Two Republican-controlled committees have also opened investigations into Hegseth's alleged orders.
- 🗣️ Donald Trump's defense of Hegseth involves claims of
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