Hegseth Distances Himself From Second Strike on Alleged Drug Boat

Pro-government narrative

The Washington Post fabricated a dangerous narrative claiming Hegseth ordered follow-up strikes to kill survivors, one that even The New York Times contradicted. He authorized destroying the vessel and its drug cargo, not targeting shipwrecked individuals — and the disabled boat remained a legitimate military threat requiring elimination. This was just another media attack designed to undermine decisive action against drug traffickers poisoning Americans.