Trump backs Hegseth as defense secretary denies ordering second strike on boat – US politics live

December 1, 2025

President’s remarks come amid calls for an immediate investigation into reports Hegseth ordered a second strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat

Venezuela’s National Assembly has accused the US of committing “murder” with the strikes. It is one of the first acknowledgements by Venezuelan officials that their citizens have been targeted.

“There’s no declared war [between the US and Venezuela)] therefore this cannot be classified as anything but murder,” Jorge Rodriguez, the National Assembly president, told a press conference on Sunday.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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