US Lawmakers Divided Over Deadly Drug Boat Strike in Eastern Pacific
CBN NewsDecember 5, 20252 min52,964 views
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- π― The US military conducted its 22nd operation against alleged narot traffickers in the Eastern Pacific.
- π’ This recent strike occurred amidst controversy surrounding a September operation that resulted in the deaths of two survivors.
Lawmaker Reactions to Classified Video
- ποΈ Lawmakers viewed classified video footage of the September strike, leading to sharply divided opinions.
- π₯ Rep. Jim Himes described the incident as "one of the most troubling things I've seen," highlighting the distress of the individuals killed.
- β Senator Tom Cotton, however, deemed all four missile strikes on September 2nd as "entirely lawful and needful."
Command Decisions and Investigations
- β³ Sources indicate nearly an hour passed between the first and second strikes, during which the command center discussed how to proceed.
- π« Admiral Frank Bradley clarified there was no order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegsth to kill everyone on the boat.
- π£οΈ Democrats are urging President Trump to release the video to the public, a move he has indicated willingness to consider.
Expansion of War on Drugs
- πΊπΈ President Trump stated that these maritime strikes are just the beginning of the administration's efforts against international cartels.
- πΊοΈ He announced plans to expand operations to land, citing it as an easier and more targeted approach.
- π Trump warned that any country involved in the production or sale of drugs is subject to attack.
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War on DrugsUS Military OperationsEastern PacificDrug TraffickingLawmaker ControversyClassified VideoMaritime StrikesInternational CartelsLand OperationsDefense SecretaryAdmiral Frank BradleySenator Tom CottonRep. Jim Himes
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