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Jeffries Criticizes Trump's Caribbean Drug Strikes Amid Scrutiny

12/10/2025

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) addressed reporters on December 9, 2025, about criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's strikes on alleged Caribbean drug boats.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after reports showed he ordered a second strike on a vessel despite survivors from first attack.
Jeffries' remarks precede a briefing for the Gang of 8 lawmakers, set to begin at 3 p.m. EST after calls for transparency.

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) addressed reporters on December 9, 2025, about criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's strikes on alleged Caribbean drug boats.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny after reports showed he ordered a second strike on a vessel despite survivors from first attack.
Jeffries' remarks precede a briefing for the Gang of 8 lawmakers, set to begin at 3 p.m. EST after calls for transparency.