Caribbean strikes: White House contradicts Trump amid scrutiny; defends Admiral behind follow up hit
The White House defended a second US military strike on a drug-smuggling vessel in September, stating the commander acted lawfully. This action has prompted bipartisan calls for investigations in Washington and a parallel inquiry in Venezuela into the deaths of its citizens. President Trump expressed reservations about the second strike but defended his defense secretary.
The White House defended a second US military strike on a drug-smuggling vessel in September, stating the commander acted lawfully. This action has prompted bipartisan calls for investigations in Washington and a parallel inquiry in Venezuela into the deaths of its citizens. President Trump expressed reservations about the second strike but defended his defense secretary.
