"On Sept. 2, the U.S. bombed an alleged drug boat off the coast of Trinidad. According to The Washington Post, Hegseth ordered everyone aboard killed, according to sources familiar with the situation. After the first strike, which was conducted by the Navy, two survivors remained, clinging to the wreckage. Heeding Hegseth's directive, the Post said Bradly deemed the survivors valid targets and ordered that Hegseth's directive be carried out. The Navy conducted a second strike and killed the survivors."
"Let's make one thing crystal clear: Admiral Mitch Bradley is an American hero, a true professional, and has my 100% support. I stand by him and the combat decisions he has made on the September 2 mission and all others since. America is fortunate to have such men protecting us. When this @DeptofWar says we have the back of our warriors we mean it."
On Sept. 2, the U.S. bombed an alleged drug boat off the coast of Trinidad. After an initial Navy strike, two survivors clung to the wreckage. Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered everyone aboard killed, and Admiral Mitch Bradley deemed the survivors valid targets and ordered a second strike that killed them. Legal experts state killing survivors is illegal under U.S. and international law and say the broader boat-bombing campaign in the Caribbean and Pacific is legally suspect. Hegseth publicly praised Bradley and affirmed support for his combat decisions. Commentators noted the chain of command could make Hegseth ultimately responsible.
#us-military-operations #caribbean-drug-interdiction #legal-concerns #pete-hegseth #admiral-mitch-bradley
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