'Not credible at all': Intel Cmte. member reacts to Secretary Hegseth's boat strike remarks
MSNBC·2025-12-03 15:32

Congressional Oversight & Legal Compliance - Congressional defense committees legally require military execute orders within 15 days of issuance [1] - Senator Reid states that legally entitled information has not yet been received [3] - Ensuring the military fulfills its legal obligations is critical, especially regarding the laws of war [6] Concerns Regarding Military Operations - Concerns exist regarding the legality of military employment in law enforcement activities [4] - Specific incidents, such as a second strike potentially involving survivors, raise concerns about law violations [4] - Questions arise about the nature of combat in the Caribbean and whether the "fog of war" explanation is applicable [7] Secretary of Defense Hegsth's Actions & Competence - Secretary Hegsth's comments are deemed not credible [10] - Secretary Hegsth is criticized for lacking competence, self-discipline, temperament, and capability [10] - Secretary Hegsth allegedly shared classified war plans over a non-government communication system [11] - A Pentagon Inspector General report on the "signal gate" incident is expected to be made public [12]