Hegseth vows more boat strikes amid accusations he broke the law

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended two military strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Hegseth attributed the oversight of survivors to the 'fog of war,' raising concerns about potential violations of international law.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism after stating he did not remain to observe a second military strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking, which has drawn ire from Democrats who labeled him 'spineless.' Hegseth's comments come amid ongoing scrutiny of military operations linked to alleged drug trafficking in the Caribbean, particularly concerning actions taken against boats associated with Venezuela.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash after posting a meme on social media that depicted Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, aiming a rocket launcher at boats, which drew condemnation from the character's Canadian publisher. The post, which included a mocked book cover titled 'Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists,' sparked outrage over its violent imagery.

The U.S. Navy has conducted a second strike on a vessel linked to alleged drug trafficking in Venezuela, authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This military action has raised significant legal and ethical questions, although the White House maintains that all actions comply with existing laws.

The publisher of the Franklin the Turtle children's book series has condemned a recent online post by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that depicted the character in a violent context. This condemnation highlights concerns over the appropriateness of using children's characters in controversial political discourse.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed soldiers in Iraq to disregard legal advice regarding rules of engagement, particularly concerning the use of lethal force against enemy combatants. This directive is detailed in Hegseth's recent book, where he criticizes the constraints imposed by international laws of war and the Geneva Conventions.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny following the authorization of a second military strike on a boat in the Caribbean, which reportedly resulted in the deaths of survivors from an earlier attack linked to alleged drug trafficking. This has raised significant concerns regarding the conduct of military operations in the region.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended a second military strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, which was alleged to be involved in drug trafficking, citing the 'fog of war' as a justification for the action taken earlier this year. This follow-up strike has raised significant concerns regarding the legality and ethics of military operations in the region.