Mike Johnson: Boat strike affected survivors, operation justified

House Speaker Mike Johnson, after reviewing a classified video of the U.S. military’s controversial Sept. 2 boat strikes and receiving a briefing from Adm. Frank Bradley, stated that the follow-on strike targeting two survivors was appropriate as they were “able-bodied” drug runners, not helpless victims. Despite some lawmakers asserting that the survivors were signaling for help, Johnson insisted they were attempting to recover narcotics and posed a legal threat. He affirmed the operation followed legal protocols and emphasized the intelligence supporting the action. Johnson expressed confidence in the military’s conduct of the operation, defending its legality and necessity.

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