President Donald Trump is standing by his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid mounting scrutiny, including from top Republicans, of U.S. boat strikes near Venezuela. The controversy centers on a reported follow-up strike to take out survivors of an initial strike on a boat the Trump administration alleges was carrying illegal drugs. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.
Questions Swirl Over 'Follow-Up' Strike on Alleged Drug Boat
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