In a shocking turn of events, reports have surfaced regarding orders given by Pete Hegseth, a prominent figure in conservative media and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, to kill survivors of a Caribbean boat strike. The incident, which occurred on a suspected drug boat, has sparked outrage and debate over the legality and morality of such actions.
According to The Washington Post, officials have revealed that Hegseth ordered the military to “kill them all” following the first strike on the boat. Subsequently, a second strike was carried out, resulting in the deaths of survivors. CNN corroborated this information, stating that the US military conducted the second strike on the boat, even after it had already been attacked.
The New York Times delved into the Pentagon’s attack videos, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the boat strikes at sea. The videos have raised questions about the justification for such actions and the rules of engagement in similar situations. Meanwhile, The Independent reported that Hegseth’s order to “kill everybody” included alleged survivors of the drug boat strike, further fueling the controversy.
In response to the reports, ABC News highlighted Hegseth’s defense of the strikes, dismissing the allegations as “fake news.” The Hill also covered Hegseth’s reaction, where he refuted claims that he demanded no survivors be left in the drug boat strike, criticizing the Biden administration for allegedly coddling terrorists.
The conflicting narratives surrounding the incident have sparked a heated debate, with some condemning the orders as a violation of human rights and international law, while others defend the actions as necessary in the fight against drug trafficking and terrorism.
As the story continues to unfold, it raises important questions about the ethical implications of military actions and the accountability of those in positions of power. The need for transparency and adherence to legal standards in such operations is paramount to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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– The Washington Post: [Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNSzFhMlhYcEM5Z2dQR21EZzFTMFFSX0JkaHhqcWRONnpDZ1pQZ2Z5Z1E4WE5BVGlMakNFdDZYVVlnakZQZ2Z5Z1E4WE5BVGlMakNFdDZYVVlnakZRRGxwNmVvSnhLdk9ONFFhNjZLenZOZGFLQlZLNVg0N1ExU1llYlBCT1huVTMtMmVEZ1NnQkZwZFAybXR6S2VpeFUwV3RseHFqc0JpLTBjeGRqcXBvRXg5Z1IxWnZsTXhpcWliZw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– CNN: [Hegseth Ordered Second Strike to Kill Caribbean Boat Survivors: Report](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxOUVY2YlBTZFF5aGdaMGRMQ2hhX0o3Tzk4QnY0OFg4cWhYSENrVmdCdkoxcXlvVkNHUkcwdjFNTjJjZjBrUGV1bTFtbF92Yll4YlQzSExrR0JzNmpaRy1WZHRXeWlBVE52aUN0elUyZlVZM3hBSnpONzZsZVM2Zk5uRTItWFp5M3pwUmMtWUU0T2Z6X3JsS2tKUk1xeEJ4MnF0ZHJ6TXFxTWVZZUNRNnV3b2xOS2hUQUF2cHc?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– ABC News: [Hegseth responds to report that boat survivors were killed as a result of his orders to military](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxOU0VBN3NaTGN6TVdUT0VGUDk4cHN6T0tBSmJLNHNCMmFPQmFRZ0hNQW1DNzhnM0lNbWxVenc0TklzNWRHeUNuX0JQcFZPVm0tek5nZG1ZV2J4bW5oSWtYNjJhSWs?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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