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The Legal Consequences of Pete Hegseth’s “Kill Them All” Order

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered the military to kill all individuals aboard a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, leading to a second missile strike after two survivors remained. Over the past three months, similar operations have resulted in the deaths of more than eighty people, raising significant legal concerns among experts. President Trump has stated that Hegseth denied giving such an order.

The Legal Consequences of Pete Hegseth’s “Kill Them All” Order

Credit: A former military judge on the Trump Administration’s contradictory—and likely unlawful—justifications for its Caribbean bombing campaign.ByIsaac ChotinerDecember 1, 2025

Key Highlights

  • Hegseth's order allegedly led to a missile strike on a drug trafficking boat.
  • Two survivors prompted a second missile strike to fulfill the order.
  • Over 80 people have been killed in similar operations in the Caribbean and Pacific in the last three months.
  • Legal experts believe the military actions may be unlawful.
  • President Trump claims Hegseth denied issuing the order.
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  1. The Legal Consequences of Pete Hegseth’s “Kill Them All” Order

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