U.S. lawmakers are trying to pressure the Trump administration to release video of a controversial 'double-tap' military strike by limiting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget. The incident on September 2 raised questions about the legality of Trump's campaign against alleged drug-carrying vessels. In a 3,000-page defense spending bill, Congress is looking to restrict funding for Hegseth's office unless the Pentagon provides unedited footage of the strikes. President Trump has stated that the decision to release the video is up to Hegseth. Meanwhile, Congress has voiced concerns over the legality of the strikes, as experts noted obligations to assist wounded survivors rather than attack them again.
Congress Pressures Trump Administration Over Boat Strike Video Disclosure
Congress Pressures Trump Administration Over Boat Strike Video Disclosure
US lawmakers are threatening to limit Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget until the controversial 'double-tap' military strike video is released, stirring debate over the legality of the strikes.
In a bold move, Congress is pushing the Trump administration to make public the video of a military strike that raised serious ethical concerns. The strike, which targeted alleged drug-carrying vessels in the Caribbean, resulted in numerous casualties and has ignited a heated discussion about military legality. Lawmakers are linking this release to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget, while President Trump distances himself from any responsibility regarding the video’s disclosure. The situation continues to develop as bipartisan pressures mount for transparency.
