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Trump and Hegseth Claim Ignorance of Second Strike on Venezuelan Drug Boat
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On December 2, 2025, former President Donald Trump stated that he and Pete Hegseth did not know about a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat which occurred on September 2. Trump stood by his defense secretary’s claim that Hegseth was unaware that a US Navy admiral had ordered the strike. Hegseth also denied knowledge of the strike but affirmed that the admiral who authorized it had complete authority to proceed with the action. The incident concerns US foreign policy and military operations targeting Venezuelan drug-running activities. These remarks were reported by Reuters and last updated on December 3, 2025.
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