Pentagon Refuses Public Release of Classified Boat Strike Video After Congressional Briefing

Dec 20, 2025

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Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon | Connecticut Public

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Tuesday that the Pentagon will not publicly release the full, unedited video of a Sept. 2 U.S. military strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat, a decision that has intensified political tensions over transparency and congressional oversight.

The announcement came after Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

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