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Admiral Briefs Congress on Controversial Venezuelan Strikes

12/2/2025

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U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. 'Mitch' Bradley is set to brief Congress on U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's controversial strikes against Venezuelan drug boats.
The strikes included a follow-up attack on survivors.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Bradley as an “American hero” while facing backlash over claims he ordered the second strike to eliminate all aboard.
Reports indicate at least 83 people have died in over 20 similar operations.

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U.S. Navy Admiral Frank M. 'Mitch' Bradley is set to brief Congress on U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's controversial strikes against Venezuelan drug boats.
The strikes included a follow-up attack on survivors.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Bradley as an “American hero” while facing backlash over claims he ordered the second strike to eliminate all aboard.
Reports indicate at least 83 people have died in over 20 similar operations.