Senators Vow Oversight After Report Hegseth Told Troops to Commit War Crimes
The Hill reports that senators are vowing 'oversight' after a Wall Street Journal report alleged Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, while advising then-President Trump, told troops to 'kill everybody' in suspected drug boats. This isn't just about Hegseth's deplorable advice; it highlights a consistent pattern under the Trump administration of blurring lines between civilian and combatant,
normalizing disregard for international law, and promoting extrajudicial violence. When the commander-in-chief suggested shooting protesters in the legs and mining the border, such counsel from an informal advisor feels less like a rogue incident and more like a feature, not a bug, of a specific political culture. So, 'oversight,' they say. One might wonder if this 'oversight' will extend beyond a
stern talking-to and actually address the systemic issues that created an environment where 'kill everybody' on a suspected drug boat sounds like a viable policy option. Or perhaps it's just another performance for the cameras, ensuring accountability remains as elusive as ever for those who advocate for atrocities.