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Second attack on drug boat near Venezuela causes debate in Congress, White House: Next threat from traffickers eliminated
2025-12-01 23:20:23 / BOTA
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt declined on Monday to provide details on why a second US strike on a boat sailing near Venezuela was deemed necessary after several people survived the first attack.
According to CNN, Leavitt stated that the boat was transporting drugs and therefore posed a threat to the U.S. But when asked what danger the survivors posed after the first attack and why the repeated strike was needed, she did not provide further clarification.
“Admiral Bradley acted within his authority and the law, ordering the strike to ensure the complete destruction of the vessel and the elimination of the threat posed by drug traffickers to the United States,” Leavitt said, referring to Admiral Frank M. 'Mitch' Bradley.
She added that any additional questions about the reasoning behind this decision should be directed to the Department of Defense, as "she was not present in the decision-making room."
Regarding another case in October, when two survivors were rescued and repatriated, Leavitt said he is not aware of any change in US policy: "No, as far as I know."
Defense Secretary briefs Congress after concerns over legality of attack
The White House also confirmed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has held talks with lawmakers who expressed concern about the repeated attack on September 2, which allegedly killed every survivor of the suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean.
"The attack was carried out in international waters and in accordance with the law of armed conflict," spokeswoman Leavitt said.
She did not specify which members of Congress the minister consulted.
Lawmakers from both parties have raised questions about the legality of the second strike order, while demanding transparency about the procedures and legal justifications.
According to the White House, 13 closed briefings to Congress on operations in Venezuela have been held so far, as well as several special hearings to review classified documents, including the Department of Justice's legal opinion.
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