'Has to be an investigation': 4-Star General on boat strike fallout

Military Operations & Legal Concerns - The Trump administration authorized strikes that were not congressionally approved, drawing scrutiny from both Democrats and Republicans [4] - Secretary Hegsth's explanations regarding the second strike on September 2nd have been inconsistent, raising questions about competence and truthfulness [5][6][7] - There are concerns about potential war crimes and whether the US military is adhering to the laws of war [17][18][19] - The administration is perceived as potentially redefining the laws of war and the definition of "war" to justify lethal force against drug traffickers [21][22][23][24] Drug Interdiction & Geopolitical Strategy - The effectiveness of current US military efforts in the Caribbean to combat drug trafficking is questioned, despite significant resources deployed [13][14] - The focus on Venezuela is questioned, with the speaker suggesting the real center of the drug problem is in Colombia, where cocoa production has tripled in the last 10 years [15] - The speaker suggests a potential motive for the US presence in the Caribbean is to force Maduro out of power and gain access to Venezuela's oil reserves, estimated at 300 million barrels [14] Congressional Oversight & Accountability - Admiral Bradley is expected to testify before Congress regarding the decision to execute the second strike [2][3][11] - Congress has been absent in authorizing the use of military force, which is their constitutional responsibility [16] - There is a call for a congressional investigation into the events surrounding the strikes and Secretary Hegsth's role [10]