With respect to the strikes in question on September 2nd
, Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic
strikes. Admiral Bradley worked well within his authority and
the law, directing the engagement to ensure the boat
was destroyed and the threat to the United States of
America was eliminated. And I would just add one
more point to remind the American public why these lethal
. Strikes are taking place because this administration has designated
these narcoterrorists as foreign terrorist organizations. The president has
a right to take them out if they are threatening
the United States of America and if they are bringing
illegal narcotics that are killing our citizens at a record
rate, which is what they are doing. To
clarify, Admiral Bradley was the one who gave that
order for a 2 strike, and he was well
within his authority to do so.