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Normale Ansicht

The Furor Over Trump’s Boat Attacks and a Particular Follow-Up Strike, Explained

04. Dezember 2025 um 10:04
Bipartisan congressional oversight is underway, but for now is focusing on narrow details about one missile instead of broader legal issues.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s orders regarding a lethal Sept. 2 attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea are under scrutiny.

U.S. Military’s Boat Strikes Planning Takes On New Significance

The details could raise questions about who was responsible for a follow-up strike on Sept. 2 — the commander who ordered it or the defense secretary.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

On orders from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the U.S. military has attacked 21 boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 83 people.
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