| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Dec. 6, 2025, 6:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Dec. 6, 2025, 6:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/06/hegseth-defends-strikes-alleged-cartel-boats/ |
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WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug
cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library,
saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees
fit” to defend the nation.
Hegseth dismissed criticism of the ...