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Washington Reacts Fiercely to Follow-up Strike on Vessel
Sen. Mark Kelly called the strikes on a Caribbean drug vessel and survivors unlawful and possibly war crimes, with at least 80 dead amid U.S. anti-narcotics operations.
- On September 2, reports say a U.S. strike disabled a vessel in the Caribbean and a second attack killed two survivors, CNN and The Washington Post detailed.
- The administration says its campaign targets drug-smuggling boats from Venezuela in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, with strikes on more than 20 vessels killing over 80 people, while lawmakers question its legality and demand evidence.
- The White House said Leavitt 'said' the operation was in 'self-defense to protect Americans,' and Adm. Bradley acted within his authority, despite Hegseth dismissing the report as fabricated.
- Sen. Mark Kelly said striking survivors in the water is unlawful and could be a war crime, and Senate and House Armed Services Committees announced inquiries for vigorous oversight.
- Kelly had earlier joined 06 veteran lawmakers urging troops to refuse unlawful orders, while Trump defended Hegseth but said he would 'look into it,' and critics called for restraint.
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