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Trump and Pete Hegseth Deny Knowledge of Second Strike on Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat
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On 2 September, a second strike was reportedly ordered by a US Navy admiral targeting an alleged Venezuelan drug boat. Former President Donald Trump stated that he and Pete Hegseth did not know about this second strike. Trump expressed that he stands by his defense secretary, adding that Hegseth was unaware that a US Navy admiral had given the order for the strike. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth denied having knowledge of the strike but affirmed that the admiral had complete authority to initiate it. These details were reported citing Reuters and published on December 2, 2025, with an update on December 3, 2025.
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