Trump says he’d ‘certainly release’ video of second strike on suspected drug boat survivors

Published December 3, 2025 7:05pm ET



President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would “certainly release” video of the second strike on an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced scrutiny for reportedly authorizing a second strike on an alleged drug boat in September after the first strike didn’t kill everyone on board.

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