A political and military firestorm is unfolding in Washington as lawmakers investigate whether the Trump administration attempted to shift blame onto a Navy admiral for a controversial “second strike” on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists he’s supporting his commanders, while the White House claims Admiral Frank M. Bradley directed the follow-on attack—despite reports suggesting Hegseth may have personally ordered the lethal strike.
In this video, we break down the timeline, the competing accounts, and the mounting evidence behind the alleged September 2 incident, including:
🔹 Why officials believe Bradley is being made a scapegoat
🔹 What the White House’s legal justification actually argues
🔹 How Trump’s public statements contradict internal reporting
🔹 Bipartisan outrage—and why both Democrats and Republicans want answers
🔹 What this means for U.S. military strategy in the Caribbean and near Venezuela
🔹 The internal chaos surrounding Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon
Congressional committees in both chambers have launched investigations, and Admiral Bradley is set to deliver a classified briefing as scrutiny intensifies over whether survivors of the initial missile strike were deliberately targeted. Lawmakers say the implications could involve violations of U.S. or international law, and the political fallout is already considerable.
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