Hegseth authorized September Venezuela vessel strikes

Published 01/12/2025, 20:10
Hegseth authorized September Venezuela vessel strikes

Investing.com -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized an admiral to conduct strikes that killed 11 people on a vessel from Venezuela allegedly carrying illegal narcotics, the White House said Monday.

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told reporters the admiral approved a second strike on the boat and was "well within his legal right to do so." The admiral directed engagement to ensure the boat was destroyed during the September 2 operation.

President Trump plans to hold a meeting with his national security team regarding Venezuela, with Leavitt noting that "many options are on the table."

Hegseth spoke with members of Congress over the weekend regarding the Venezuelan strikes, according to the White House.

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