Hegseth Says He Has 'Absolute Authority' To Kill Suspected Drug Traffickers
September 6, 2025
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as posted by the channelDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed he had full authority to bomb a small boat officials believed was carrying drugs. John Iadarola breaks it down on The Damage Report. Leave a comment with your thoughts below!
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Pete Hegseth Claims “Absolute Authority” After “Drug Boat” Strike -
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed he had the “absolute” authority to conduct a military strike on suspected drug smugglers.
Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Hegseth was asked what legal authority the Pentagon had invoked to carry out its deadly strike on a vessel officials claim was carrying drugs."
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