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Senator Cotton Admits No Proof in Controversial Strike

12/8/2025

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The strike on a drug-carrying vessel is under scrutiny after U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) admitted there was no proof it targeted a U.S.-bound boat.
A whistleblower claims the Trump administration approved a follow-up strike to kill survivors.
Cotton acknowledged the lack of evidence but cited reliable intelligence linking the vessel to drug trafficking and terrorist organizations.
The episode raises concerns about the legality of military actions against non-imminent threats.

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Story summary

The strike on a drug-carrying vessel is under scrutiny after U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) admitted there was no proof it targeted a U.S.-bound boat.
A whistleblower claims the Trump administration approved a follow-up strike to kill survivors.
Cotton acknowledged the lack of evidence but cited reliable intelligence linking the vessel to drug trafficking and terrorist organizations.
The episode raises concerns about the legality of military actions against non-imminent threats.