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'Fog of war': Pete Hegseth defends second strike on alleged drug boat

Published | Video Starts at 00:28

I knew they took out a vote. Pete didn't know about second attack having to do with two people. And I guess Pete would have to speak to it. I can say this, I want those boats taken out. And if we have to, we'll attack on land also, just like we attack on sea. I have empowered them to make that call. Now, the first couple of strikes, as you would, as any leader would want, you want to own that responsibility. (00:28–00:35)

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Asserts a willingness to attack on land and sea to remove threats.

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