Rep. Himes shares SHOCKING DETAILS from boat strikes briefing; disputes key points in reported story

Alleged War Crime Investigation - A classified briefing was held regarding the September 2nd operation involving a strike on a suspected Venezuelan drug boat and a subsequent strike on its survivors [1][2] - Congressman Jim Heims, present at the briefing, found the video evidence "troubling" and raised "profound moral and ethical issues" [4][23] - The legality of the second strike is questioned, particularly whether it violated the laws of armed conflict and Pentagon regulations regarding engagement with individuals no longer capable of hostilities [24][26] - Congressman Heims stated there was "no radio" or means of communication found on the survivors, contradicting reports suggesting they were attempting to continue their drug run [43][44] - Congressman Heims hopes the American public will have an opportunity to see the video and judge for themselves [23] Conflicting Accounts and Responsibility - Secretary Hegsth claimed he "didn't stick around" for the details of the operation and attributed the decision to Admiral Bradley [14][15] - Admiral Bradley reportedly stated that Secretary Hegsth was not in the room when the order for the second strike was given and that there was no "kill them all" order [34][36] - Congressman Heims stated that Secretary Hegsth's "fog of war" characterization is inaccurate, as the video allowed close observation of the individuals for a lengthy period [29][30] - Congressman Heims suggests Secretary Hegsth and Donald Trump are avoiding responsibility, deviating from military tradition where senior leaders take accountability for actions [40] - Congressman Heims believes Pete Hegsth needs to testify publicly about this [45]