Top Intel Committee lawmaker warns strike video confirms US committed a war crime

Top Intel Committee lawmaker warns strike video confirms US committed a war crime


A top intel committee lawmaker warned Thursday that the video showing a second strike on an alleged drug boat off the coast of Venezuela appeared to confirm the U.S. committed a war crime. CNN anchor Jake Tapper spoke with Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), the ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, who said the video was one of the worst things he has seen. The Trump administration has faced calls for answers after it was reported by The Washington Post that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the killing of two survivors of one of the controversial drug vessel bombings.

Author: Nicole Charky-Chami


Published at: 2025-12-04 21:49:13

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