Rep. Himes criticizes Hegseth on boat strikes.

Rep. Jim Himes criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for lacking credibility on the September drug boat strikes, highlighting discrepancies in Pentagon explanations. Lawmakers viewed video of the controversial follow-up strike, leading to divided opinions. The administration’s unauthorized campaign against alleged drug traffickers has raised legal and ethical concerns, with differing views on the survivors’ actions before the strikes. Gen. Dan Caine and Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, involved in the mission, faced scrutiny over the decision-making process.

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