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War Crimes Probe Looms Over Hegseth's Caribbean Strike

11/29/2025

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Pete Hegseth may face war crimes prosecution for allegedly ordering a missile strike on a Caribbean drug boat.
Reports indicate Hegseth insisted on killing all aboard, while officials say the follow-up strike aimed to sink debris.
The Pentagon defended the operations as necessary in the fight against narcoterrorism.
Rep. Seth Moulton and former officials say the actions were illegal and could lead to prosecutions.

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Pete Hegseth may face war crimes prosecution for allegedly ordering a missile strike on a Caribbean drug boat.
Reports indicate Hegseth insisted on killing all aboard, while officials say the follow-up strike aimed to sink debris.
The Pentagon defended the operations as necessary in the fight against narcoterrorism.
Rep. Seth Moulton and former officials say the actions were illegal and could lead to prosecutions.