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US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says

December 2, 2025

The White House has confirmed that a second U. S. military strike was ordered on a Venezuelan drug boat by Admiral Frank M. Bradley, following an initial strike that left two survivors clinging to the vessel.

Pete Hegseth in profile in the Oval Office. Out of focus in the background is a portrait in a gold frame

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Admiral Frank M. Bradley ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan drug boat.
The second strike killed survivors from an initial U. S. attack on September 2.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the strikes.
Concerns have been raised by lawmakers about the legality of the second strike.
Some legal experts argue that the second attack could constitute a war crime.

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US Navy commander ordered second Venezuela boat strike, White House says

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