White House Press Secretary Grilled on Alleged Second Boat Strike

Clarification on September 2nd Strike

• 🎯 Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed questions regarding a reported second strike on a drug boat on September 2nd.
• ❓ The initial confusion stemmed from Secretary Hegsth's statement, which denied the strike occurred and called media reports fabricated.

Administration's Stance on Lethal Targeting

• ⚖️ Leavitt clarified that President Trump and Secretary Hegsth have affirmed that designated narco-terrorist groups are subject to lethal targeting under the laws of war.
• 🔑 Regarding the specific strike, Secretary Hegsth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct kinetic strikes.
• ✅ Admiral Bradley acted within his authority to ensure the boat was destroyed and the threat eliminated.

Rationale for Lethal Strikes

• 🚨 The administration designates these narco-terrorist groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
• 🇺🇸 The President has the authority to take action against groups threatening the U.S. and bringing in illegal narcotics.
• 📈 Leavitt highlighted the significant amount of fentanyl trafficked under the previous administration, contrasting it with the current policy.
• 🗳️ This policy difference is cited as a reason for the public reelecting the president and supporting the Secretary of War's actions.