The Pentagon won’t release the full, unedited video of a lethal Sept. 2 strike on alleged drug traffickers, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Wall Street JournalTuesday, December 16, 2025 at 8:03:00 PM
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The Pentagon won’t release the full, unedited video of a lethal Sept. 2 strike on alleged drug traffickers, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will not release the full, unedited video of a lethal military strike conducted on September 2 against alleged drug traffickers. This decision follows a briefing with senators regarding the administration's operations targeting what it describes as 'narco-terrorists.'
  • The refusal to disclose the complete footage raises concerns about transparency and accountability in military operations, particularly as lawmakers express frustration and demand access to the unedited video to assess the legality and morality of the strikes.
  • This situation highlights ongoing tensions between military operations and public scrutiny, as lawmakers from both parties push for more oversight. The Pentagon's actions have sparked debates about the ethical implications of military strikes, especially in cases involving civilian casualties and the treatment of survivors from previous attacks.
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