HOT TOPICS | Is Pete Hegseth a War Criminal?! - December 1st, 2025

This morning we’re diving into the explosive reporting surrounding the Venezuelan boat strikes and the disturbing allegation that Pete Hegseth may have ordered that everyone on those boats be killed. If true, many experts are already calling this a potential war crime with massive legal and political consequences.

So what actually happened? Who gave which orders? And how will the Trump administration respond now that these details are coming to light?

Will Trump stand by Hegseth no matter what, or is this finally the kind of scandal that brings too much heat, even for him?

We are joined by friend of the show, Rick Wilson, to break it all down.

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