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VP Vance Defends Hegseth's Controversial Tactics Against Narco-Terrorists

12/3/2025

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Vice President JD Vance said the United States military should target narco-terrorists in its own hemisphere.
He defended Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's controversial actions against drug traffickers.
The remarks followed a Washington Post report alleging Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a commander to kill everybody during a missile strike with significant casualties.
Vance criticized backlash against Hegseth, saying it undermines his authority.

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Vice President JD Vance said the United States military should target narco-terrorists in its own hemisphere.
He defended Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's controversial actions against drug traffickers.
The remarks followed a Washington Post report alleging Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a commander to kill everybody during a missile strike with significant casualties.
Vance criticized backlash against Hegseth, saying it undermines his authority.