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Kaine Questions Legality of U.S. Drug Boat Strikes

12/1/2025

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  • Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) says a U.S. strike on a drug boat could be a war crime, citing Washington Post report.
  • Kaine criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's directive to kill all aboard, noting two survivors were returned home rather than prosecuted.
  • Kaine questions the strikes' legal justification, noting concerns from military leaders.
  • He urges Congress to curb presidential military actions as the United Kingdom halts intelligence sharing over legality.