The White House has confirmed that the US military conducted two strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September. The operation led to the killing of two survivors, sparking questions about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s role. According to the White House press secretary, Admiral Frank “Mitch” Bradley, who heads Special Operations Command, used lethal force authorized by Hegseth, acting legally within his authority.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/politics/white-house-says-second-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-was-legal-951a19d6