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Rep. Himes Slams U.S. Strikes on Shipwrecked Sailors

12/5/2025

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Rep. Jim Himes, the House Intelligence Committee's Ranking Member, called the video of September 2 strikes one of his troubling moments in public service.
He criticized U.S. actions, saying two individuals in distress were killed after their vessel was destroyed.
Himes said attacking shipwrecked sailors violates the Geneva Conventions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he might release video of the second strike, which reportedly killed survivors clinging to the boat.

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Rep. Jim Himes, the House Intelligence Committee's Ranking Member, called the video of September 2 strikes one of his troubling moments in public service.
He criticized U.S. actions, saying two individuals in distress were killed after their vessel was destroyed.
Himes said attacking shipwrecked sailors violates the Geneva Conventions.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he might release video of the second strike, which reportedly killed survivors clinging to the boat.