Rep. Ted Lieu delivers a stunning press conference accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of lying about the Caribbean boat strikes and potentially committing war crimes. As a former military JAG officer, Lieu cites the Pentagon’s own law-of-war manual to argue that ordering a strike on shipwreck survivors is clearly illegal. He calls for a Department of Justice investigation and demands accountability up the chain of command.
Lieu says Hegseth threw Admiral Bradley under the bus, misled the public, and engaged in “dishonorable conduct” — and that he must resign. This breakdown explores the legal implications, the military culture around responsibility, and why this scandal is growing.
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