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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 9 MIN

Hegseth Under Fire: Alleged ‘Kill Everyone’ Order Sparks Outrage Over Illegal 'Drug Boat' Killings.

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A political and military firestorm is unfolding in Washington as lawmakers investigate whether the Trump administration attempted to shift blame onto a Navy admiral for a controversial “second strike” on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists he’s supporting his commanders, while the White House claims Admiral Frank M. Bradley directed the follow-on attack—despite reports suggesting Hegseth may have personally ordered the lethal strike. In this video, we break down the timeline, the competing accounts, and the mounting evidence behind the alleged September 2 incident, including: 🔹 Why officials believe Bradley is being made a scapegoat 🔹 What the White House’s legal justification actually argues 🔹 How Trump’s public statements contradict internal reporting 🔹 Bipartisan outrage—and why both Democrats and Republicans want answers 🔹 What this means for U.S. military strategy in the Caribbean and near Venezuela 🔹 The internal chaos surrounding Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon Congressional committees in both chambers have launched investigations, and Admiral Bradley is set to deliver a classified briefing as scrutiny intensifies over whether survivors of the initial missile strike were deliberately targeted. Lawmakers say the implications could involve violations of U.S. or international law, and the political fallout is already considerable. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Buy Anthony's microphone: https://kellards.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black-bundle-with-mic-shockmount-broadcast-arm Buy Anthony's black t'shirt: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E455365-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09 Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A political and military firestorm is unfolding in Washington as lawmakers investigate whether the Trump administration attempted to shift blame onto a Navy admiral for a controversial “second strike” on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists he’s supporting his commanders, while the White House claims Admiral Frank M. Bradley directed the follow-on attack—despite reports suggesting Hegseth may have personally ordered the lethal strike. In this video, we break down the timeline, the competing accounts, and the mounting evidence behind the alleged September 2 incident, including: 🔹 Why officials believe Bradley is being made a scapegoat 🔹 What the White House’s legal justification actually argues 🔹 How Trump’s public statements contradict internal reporting 🔹 Bipartisan outrage—and why both Democrats and Republicans want answers 🔹 What this means for U.S. military strategy in the Caribbean and near Venezuela 🔹 The internal chaos surrounding Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon Congressional committees in both chambers have launched investigations, and Admiral Bradley is set to deliver a classified briefing as scrutiny intensifies over whether survivors of the initial missile strike were deliberately targeted. Lawmakers say the implications could involve violations of U.S. or international law, and the political fallout is already considerable. Independent media has never been more important. Please support this channel by subscribing here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 Join this channel with a membership for exclusive early access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Buy Anthony's microphone: https://kellards.com/products/electro-voice-re20-broadcast-announcer-microphone-black-bundle-with-mic-shockmount-broadcast-arm Buy Anthony's black t'shirt: https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E455365-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09 Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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