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Pete Hegseth's Alleged War Crimes Spark Pentagon Denial

12/1/2025

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Pete Hegseth may face war crimes prosecution for allegedly ordering a second strike on a Caribbean drug boat that killed survivors.
The Pentagon denies the claims, stating the follow-up strike removed debris rather than killed survivors.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) says the actions were illegal and could lead to murder or war crimes prosecutions.
The incident occurs within a military campaign against narco-traffickers initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Pete Hegseth may face war crimes prosecution for allegedly ordering a second strike on a Caribbean drug boat that killed survivors.
The Pentagon denies the claims, stating the follow-up strike removed debris rather than killed survivors.
Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) says the actions were illegal and could lead to murder or war crimes prosecutions.
The incident occurs within a military campaign against narco-traffickers initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump.