Calls for Release of Video Showing Second US Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Grow Louder.
Some lawmakers are calling for the release of video showing the second strike that killed survivors of an initial U.S. military attack last September against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. The incident has raised questions about transparency and accountability in the use of force by American military personnel.
The first strike, which occurred on September 25, killed several people on board the vessel. The second strike, which happened on November 7, reportedly targeted a different part of the ship but still resulted in casualties.
Critics argue that releasing the video could provide valuable insights into the events surrounding the strikes and help to clarify what happened on the Caribbean waters. "We need to see this footage," said Senator Pete Hegseth (R-MT), who has been vocal about the incident. "It's essential for transparency and accountability."
The Pentagon, however, has so far refused to release the video, citing concerns over national security. Defense officials have stated that releasing the footage could potentially harm US interests or compromise ongoing military operations.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing back against this decision, arguing that the public has a right to know what happened in the Caribbean waters last month. "This is about transparency and trust," said Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), who chairs the House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on counterterrorism and homeland security.
As calls for the release of the video continue to grow, it remains to be seen whether the Pentagon will eventually agree to show the footage to the public.
Some lawmakers are calling for the release of video showing the second strike that killed survivors of an initial U.S. military attack last September against an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. The incident has raised questions about transparency and accountability in the use of force by American military personnel.
The first strike, which occurred on September 25, killed several people on board the vessel. The second strike, which happened on November 7, reportedly targeted a different part of the ship but still resulted in casualties.
Critics argue that releasing the video could provide valuable insights into the events surrounding the strikes and help to clarify what happened on the Caribbean waters. "We need to see this footage," said Senator Pete Hegseth (R-MT), who has been vocal about the incident. "It's essential for transparency and accountability."
The Pentagon, however, has so far refused to release the video, citing concerns over national security. Defense officials have stated that releasing the footage could potentially harm US interests or compromise ongoing military operations.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are pushing back against this decision, arguing that the public has a right to know what happened in the Caribbean waters last month. "This is about transparency and trust," said Representative Don Beyer (D-VA), who chairs the House Armed Services Committee's subcommittee on counterterrorism and homeland security.
As calls for the release of the video continue to grow, it remains to be seen whether the Pentagon will eventually agree to show the footage to the public.
. I mean, can't we just get some transparency around these military ops? It's like, we're all paying taxes and expecting some answers, right? 
The fact that they won't release the video is just, like, super suspicious, you know? 
. But now, it's like everything is classified, and we're just left wondering what really happened 
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. And if that means releasing some footage, then so be it! 
It's not like we're gonna be able to make sense of anything without a little bit of info, right? 
they r all about national secrity but im like "yaaas we deserve 2 know wut happened" 
gotta keep 'em in check
If we don't get to see the video, it's gonna be hard to believe that nothing fishy was going on. 
It's all about transparency and trust, right? 
I'm kinda with Rep Beyer on this one... how can we trust them if they're not willing to show us what really went down? 
its like americas military is being super secretive about everything and its really making us wonder if they're hiding something. as a student who studies international relations, i think its really important for transparency and accountability but at the same time, national security shouldnt be compromised either 
. they're hiding something and now lawmakers are like "hey, we need to see that vid". but what's the big deal? releasing some video isn't gonna hurt anyone... or is it? 
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... like we don't have enough evidence already about these US military operations in the Caribbean? The more they keep this info under wraps, the more it'll fuel speculation and conspiracy theories 
... please. This is a classic case of "we don't wanna see what we did" 
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If we dont no whats happenin we'll never be able to trust our gov again. And omg can u imagine how confusing it must b for the ppl affected by these strikes 
don't get me wrong, national security stuff is serious business, but surely there's room for some declassified footage here? 
I mean, come on, we're living in a world where our military is basically operating like a secret society. No one knows what's going on, and no one gets held accountable for the actions they take. The Pentagon's just using national security as an excuse to cover their own backsides. It's not about protecting sensitive info, it's about hiding mistakes.
! The views were insane and I felt so connected to nature. But you know what's wild? Have you ever noticed how some hikes have these weird, hidden trails that only appear on the map if you zoom in really closely? It's like they're hiding secrets or something 
. And then there was this one trail that ended up being a total dead end... I mean, not literally, but it felt like it 
. Anyway, it got me thinking about how sometimes we need to take the scenic route and explore the unknown, even if it doesn't lead directly to our destination 
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! I mean, I know some people might say it's a bit too strong, but I'm all about trying new things and exploring my taste buds. What do you think about this whole transparency thing in regards to the Pentagon? Should we be more open about what's going on, or is there something we should be concerned about 
Like, I get it, transparency is key, but at what cost? The Pentagon's got some major security concerns and they're not just gonna blow that out of proportion. 
But, on the flip side, how can we trust the military if they're covering something up like this? It's a catch-22 situation... 
. I mean, I get that there's a risk of compromising ongoing ops but come on, we need transparency in this kinda thing! The fact that survivors were killed twice 
. Maybe if the public sees what really went down, we'll get some real change 
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