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Senators Demand Release of Controversial Venezuela Strike Video

12/17/2025

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Sen. John Cornyn pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release a video of the strike on Venezuelan survivors.
He argued public release could counter accusations of concealing an atrocity.
Senators Lindsey Graham and Josh Hawley support releasing the video, proposing redactions for public viewing.
Some lawmakers worry the administration's Venezuela strategy, with Democrats citing the follow-up strike as a potential war crime.

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Story summary

Sen. John Cornyn pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release a video of the strike on Venezuelan survivors.
He argued public release could counter accusations of concealing an atrocity.
Senators Lindsey Graham and Josh Hawley support releasing the video, proposing redactions for public viewing.
Some lawmakers worry the administration's Venezuela strategy, with Democrats citing the follow-up strike as a potential war crime.