‘He should resign or be fired immediately’: Dem Rep. blasts Hegseth for allegedly endangering troops

Legal and Ethical Concerns Regarding Military Actions - Questions persist regarding the legal basis for 22 strikes, raising concerns about adherence to the law [3][4][11] - The legality, intended use, and handling of survivors in these operations are under scrutiny [19] - Concerns exist about potential war crimes and the need for complete information to make a determination [9][10] Government Oversight and Transparency - Frustration exists within Congress regarding the information provided by the administration about the strikes [22] - There are reports that JAG officers (法律专家) were not present to explain the legal rationale behind the strikes [22] - The role of the intelligence committee in overseeing these operations is being questioned [18][21][24] - The need for transparency and public access to evidence, such as the video of the second strike, is emphasized [10] Strategic Implications and Policy - The strategic value of the 22 strikes is questioned, particularly in relation to the stated goal of stemming drug flow [11][12] - Concerns are raised about the consistency of the president's policies, citing the pardon of a Honduran drug trafficker [13] - The potential weaponization of the Department of Justice is a concern [16] Political Dynamics - Republican colleagues initially expressed concerns about the strikes but later changed their stance after watching a video [17] - There are differing views on whether the intelligence committee adequately addressed concerns about the strikes [21][24] - A congressman's past engagement with the Maduro government is contrasted with the current US military approach [25]