Trump and Pete Hegseth Unaware of Second U.S. Navy Strike on Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat
In a statement reported on December 2, 2025, Donald Trump said that he and Pete Hegseth were unaware of a second strike against an alleged Venezuelan drug boat on September 2. Trump claimed that Hegseth did not know that a U.S. Navy admiral had ordered this second strike. Hegseth also denied having knowledge of the strike but stated that the admiral had full authority to launch it.
The report relates to a potential Navy operation targeting a Venezuelan drug-boat. However, the available information does not confirm whether the strike actually took place or if there were casualties.
This incident intersects with issues concerning the Trump administration, United States foreign policy toward Venezuela, and U.S. military actions. The remarks were summarized in a Guardian article covering a Reuters report.
