Hegseth faces legal action after involvement in fatal incident
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been referenced in connection with maritime incidents involving small boats operating in Caribbean and Eastern Pacific waters. Reports indicate that 83 individuals were fatally harmed during these events, though the vessels were not near U.S. territory. A Military Times article published December 1, 2025 examined potential legal consequences including war crimes related to the incidents. Admiral Frank Bradley has been mentioned in discussions regarding orders issued after one of the incidents. Hegseth subsequently referenced the historical term “fog of war” when addressing questions about the events.
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