‘He wanted me killed’: Kelly rips Trump, Hegseth threats as boat strike scandal widens

Investigation & Oversight - The industry emphasizes the need for a thorough investigation into the events, citing evasiveness and holes in the information provided by the Pentagon [2][7][8] - The industry expresses concern over potential lack of transparency from the Department of Defense, referencing past actions such as firing inspectors general and JAG officers [9] - The industry calls for the release of video evidence and legal analysis related to the operation, highlighting concerns about circular logic and legal justification [10] - The industry suggests potential oversight of the entire operation, even if it involves drug runners, emphasizing the importance of legal and ethical considerations [12] Leadership & Accountability - The industry criticizes the leadership style of President Trump and Pete Hegseth, describing it as not leadership and highlighting blame-shifting [3] - The industry questions the qualifications and behavior of the Secretary of Defense, citing concerns about his rhetoric and the environment created at the Department of Defense [6] - The industry notes Pete Hegseth's public support for Admiral Mish Bradley, interpreting it as an attempt to deflect blame [4][5] Legal & Ethical Concerns - The industry raises concerns about the legal predicate for the strikes, suggesting they may involve killing civilians using undeclared wartime powers [11] - The industry highlights the potential for unlawful or illegal orders being given to members of the military, emphasizing their obligation to follow the law [14] - The industry suggests the situation may be a law enforcement problem better handled by the Coast Guard or joint operations [12][14] Political Context - The industry notes the bipartisan call for an investigation from Senators Wicker and Reed [8] - The industry suggests the President may be attempting to intimidate service members and others who disagree with him [20]