Rep. Ted Lieu Accuses Secretary Hegseth of Lying About War Crime

Accusations Against Secretary Hegseth

• 🎯 Rep. Ted Lieu accuses Secretary Hegseth of lying and denying media reports regarding a second strike on defenseless shipwreck survivors.
• ⚠️ Hegseth is criticized for allegedly throwing Admiral Bradley under the bus by claiming the Admiral ordered the strike, after initially denying the US military ordered it.
• ⚖️ Lieu, a former JAG officer, states that killing shipwreck survivors is a war crime and that orders to fire upon them are illegal according to the Department of Defense law manual.
• 🚨 A call is made for the Department of Justice to investigate the war crime and hold all accountable, including Secretary Hegseth, who allegedly said, "Kill them all."

Military Code of Conduct and Accountability

• 🎖️ Lieu emphasizes that members of the US military follow a code of conduct that includes not lying and accepting responsibility.
• 👎 He asserts that Secretary Hegseth engaged in dishonorable conduct by not accepting responsibility for the incident.
• 🗣️ Hegseth's statement on national TV, "I watched it live. We knew exactly who was in that boat," is contrasted with his subsequent actions.
• 📉 Lieu calls for Hegseth's resignation, labeling him a coward for his alleged actions.

Broader Political and Economic Context

• 📉 The affordability crisis is highlighted, with Donald Trump polling at his lowest for a modern-day president.
• 📈 Average prices increased 7% on Black Friday, with household goods seeing a 24% price increase.
• 🏥 The importance of extending ACA tax credits is stressed to prevent millions from losing health insurance or facing higher premiums.