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Ocasio-Cortez Slams Pentagon's 'Joke' Briefings on Strikes

12/17/2025

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called the briefing on strikes against alleged drug boats "a joke" after speaking with journalist Pablo Manríquez.
She said the briefings lacked substantial intelligence and did not meet standards set by Ukraine or China briefings.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon would not release full video of the September strike that killed 11 people.
The briefings followed congressional pressure for more information on the strikes.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called the briefing on strikes against alleged drug boats "a joke" after speaking with journalist Pablo Manríquez.
She said the briefings lacked substantial intelligence and did not meet standards set by Ukraine or China briefings.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon would not release full video of the September strike that killed 11 people.
The briefings followed congressional pressure for more information on the strikes.