US lawmakers are trying to pressure the Trump administration to release video of a controversial “double-tap” military strike by limiting Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget.
The incident on 2 September, in which the US carried out a second deadly strike on a boat in the Caribbean, has raised fresh questions about the legality of Trump’s campaign targeting alleged drug-carrying vessels.
A provision buried in a lengthy defence spending policy would restrict travel funds for Hegseth’s office until the Pentagon hands over unedited footage. The bill is expected to pass with support from both parties.
US President Donald Trump says release of the video is something for Hegseth to decide.
Cut the budget, sure.
But also subpoena the video. And release it through Congress.
Also, don’t forget this:
Last, a criminal referral to the DoJ. DoJ will ignore it, but let’s get them on the record as ignoring it.
Republicans in the House and Senate are not going to impeach anyone. They are getting everything they’ve wanted for decades. Why would they interfere particularly when doing so would make the rabid MAGA voters turn on them?
I’m just listing what Congress could do.
Instead, they are likely to keep self-neutering themselves and only do stuff like “we might cut one tiny portion of your budget by a small amount.”
Congress could be a royal pain Hegseth’s side. Sigh.