The U.S. military is facing scrutiny following reports that a strike on a drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean resulted in the deaths of surviving crew members, allegedly ordered by Trump administration official Pete Hegseth. Amid claims of a ‘kill everybody’ directive, Senate committee members have vowed vigorous oversight of these operations, with Democrats questioning the legal justification for such actions. Hegseth has vehemently denied the accusations, labeling reports as ‘fake news’ while defending the strikes as lawful under current military operations against drug cartels. Critics argue these actions raise serious ethical concerns and could reflect a dangerous escalation in U.S. military policy in the region. As calls for accountability grow, debates continue over the implications of military engagement in the war on drugs.