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Trump Under Fire Over Controversial Drone Strike Fallout

12/6/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces scrutiny after a September 2 drone strike on a boat tied to the Tren de Aragua gang, causing casualties.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Admiral Frank Bradley ordered the strike and that it was lawful.
Lawmakers have opened investigations in Congress amid allegations of extrajudicial killings.
Trump continues to back Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, fearing dismissal would imply wrongdoing by the administration.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces scrutiny after a September 2 drone strike on a boat tied to the Tren de Aragua gang, causing casualties.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Admiral Frank Bradley ordered the strike and that it was lawful.
Lawmakers have opened investigations in Congress amid allegations of extrajudicial killings.
Trump continues to back Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, fearing dismissal would imply wrongdoing by the administration.