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Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’

Hegseth says US strikes on drug boats have killed over 80 and are vital to counter narco-terrorism, asserting Trump’s authority amid legal and congressional challenges.

  • Hegseth defended military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, asserting President Donald Trump can act 'as he sees fit' to protect the nation.
  • He justified the strikes as necessary to protect Americans, comparing the situation to the war on terror post-Sept. 11.
  • Hegseth stated, 'If you’re working for a designated terrorist organization and you bring drugs to this country in a boat, we will find you and we will sink you.'
  • The latest strike has raised the death toll to at least 87 people.
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wibc.com broke the news in on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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