美防长拒绝承诺公布二次打击视频 美多地反对与委开战

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. government is intensifying its military actions against Venezuela under the pretext of drug enforcement, leading to significant public opposition within the U.S. against potential military intervention [1][7]. Military Actions - The U.S. military has conducted operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific since early September, attacking 21 "drug boats" and resulting in over 80 deaths [3]. - A specific incident involved a missile strike on a "drug boat" on September 2, which led to a second attack on survivors, resulting in 11 deaths [3]. Government Statements - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin refused to confirm whether the Pentagon would release a video of the second strike, stating that the review process is ongoing [5]. - Austin denied issuing a kill order for survivors but defended the military actions as necessary for national security [5]. Public Opposition - Major U.S. cities, including Washington D.C., New York, and Chicago, have seen protests against military action in Venezuela, with demonstrators calling for peace and an end to military threats [7]. - A recent editorial urged the Trump administration to avoid military adventures and focus on a genuine anti-drug strategy instead of using it as a pretext for political actions [7].