Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defence of second US strike on alleged drug boat

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash after stating he did not remain to observe a second military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat, which resulted in significant casualties. This incident has drawn criticism from Democrats, who labeled Hegseth as 'spineless' and a 'national embarrassment.' The White House has been accused of shielding Hegseth amid growing scrutiny over the legality of these military operations.

President Trump convened his Cabinet amid controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's authorization of military strikes in the Caribbean that resulted in the deaths of two survivors from an initial attack on their boat. Hegseth defended the operations, asserting that the U.S. is committed to targeting drug traffickers.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing increasing scrutiny over military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, particularly following a September attack that raised questions about the legality and ethics of such operations. Amidst this controversy, Hegseth claimed he did not see survivors due to 'the fog of war,' which has further fueled public and congressional concern.

The Pentagon's Inspector General has completed an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding his sharing of sensitive military information on a Signal group chat in March. The final report has been delivered to Hegseth, marking the conclusion of this inquiry into potential misconduct.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15. This marks the first formal complaint regarding the Trump administration's airstrikes targeting suspected drug boats, which the administration claims are legally justified under a new interpretation of law.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a follow-up military strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the 'fog of war' as a justification for the action taken in early September. This statement comes amid scrutiny regarding the legality and ethics of the military operations.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has publicly defended U.S. military strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, responding to accusations from the Washington Post regarding orders to kill survivors during a September operation. Hegseth labeled these reports as 'fake news' and emphasized the need to combat misinformation.

President Donald Trump stated he was unaware of a second military strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat that occurred on September 2, asserting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also lacked knowledge of the order given by a US navy admiral. Hegseth confirmed the admiral had the authority to initiate the strike.