SHIPWRECK. KOCO CHANTELLE NAVARRO JOINS US LIVE TONIGHT WITH THE DETAILS ON THIS. CHANTELLE. YEAH, JUST ON ONE SIDE, LAWMAKERS SAY WHAT HAPPENED WAS A WAR CRIME. BUT OKLAHOMA REPRESENTATIVE TOM COLE SAYS IT WAS NOT ONLY NECESSARY, BUT LONG OVERDUE. IT’S BEEN AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO DRUG CARTELS ALL OVER THE WORLD. REPRESENTATIVE TOM COLE IS TALKING ABOUT THE DRONE STRIKES DESCRIBED AS COUNTERTERROR ACTIONS TIED TO DRUG AND WEAPONS TRAFFICKING. BUT WHEN WE LOSE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OVER DRUG OVERDOSES AND FENTANYL AND COCAINE, THINGS LIKE THAT, THEN I THINK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO EXPECT A STRONG RESPONSE. BUT MANY ARE ASKING IF THE U.S. HAD THE AUTHORITY TO ORDER LETHAL STRIKES AND EVEN RETURN FOR A SECOND STRIKE IN AT LEAST ONE CASE, HEGSETH HAS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING THE ORDER THAT LED TO NOT ONLY THE KILLING OF THESE TWO SURVIVORS OF THE SHIPWRECK AGAINST INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POSSIBLY WAR CRIME, BUT ALSO THE ENTIRE SET OF STRIKES. I CERTAINLY DON’T HAVE ANY OBJECTIONS TO ANY INVESTIGATION AT ALL. AND NO WORD TONIGHT ON IF OR WHEN THOSE RECORDS WILL BE RELEASED AND THE ADMINISTRATION SAYS MORE STRIKES ARE STILL POSSIBLE. LAWMAKERS SAY THEY EXPECT HEARINGS AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK. OF COURSE, WE’LL KEEP Y
Oklahoma lawmaker backs drone strikes in Venezuela
Rep. Tom Cole supports U.S. drone strikes in Venezuela, while other lawmakers question their legality and potential classification as war crimes.
Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole has defended the recent U.S. drone strikes in Venezuela, which have sparked controversy among lawmakers due to their lethal impact and questions about their legality. >> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelCole emphasized the importance of the strikes, describing them as “counter-terror” actions linked to drug and weapons trafficking.”It’s been an important message to drug cartels all over the world,” Cole said. He further justified the strikes by highlighting the impact of drug overdoses in the U.S.”When we lose tens of thousands of people over drug overdoses and fentanyl and cocaine, things like that, then I think the American people are entitled to expect a strong response,” he said.However, questions have arisen regarding the U.S.’s authority to conduct lethal strikes and return for a second strike in at least one instance. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, from Connecticut, expressed concerns.”Hegseth has to be held responsible for issuing the order that led to not only the killing of these two survivors of the shipwreck against international law and possibly a war crime, but also the entire set of strikes,” Blumenthal said.Cole responded to the calls for investigation, stating, “I certainly don’t have any objection to any investigation at all.”Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.There is currently no information on when records related to the strikes will be released, and the administration has indicated that more strikes are possible. Lawmakers anticipate hearings as early as next week.Top HeadlinesTIMELINE: Oklahoma expected to see snow, ice as winter weather moves in ThursdayWild video from doorbell camera shows moments police chase ends in front yard crashWhat are Trump Accounts? Here’s how kids can start saving with $1,000 from the governmentOU gets new projected first-round opponent in College Football Playoff rankingsStaff member attacked at Tecumseh juvenile detention center; Police locate 4 unaccounted for inmates
Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole has defended the recent U.S. drone strikes in Venezuela, which have sparked controversy among lawmakers due to their lethal impact and questions about their legality.
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Cole emphasized the importance of the strikes, describing them as “counter-terror” actions linked to drug and weapons trafficking.
“It’s been an important message to drug cartels all over the world,” Cole said.
He further justified the strikes by highlighting the impact of drug overdoses in the U.S.
“When we lose tens of thousands of people over drug overdoses and fentanyl and cocaine, things like that, then I think the American people are entitled to expect a strong response,” he said.
However, questions have arisen regarding the U.S.’s authority to conduct lethal strikes and return for a second strike in at least one instance.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, from Connecticut, expressed concerns.
“Hegseth has to be held responsible for issuing the order that led to not only the killing of these two survivors of the shipwreck against international law and possibly a war crime, but also the entire set of strikes,” Blumenthal said.
Cole responded to the calls for investigation, stating, “I certainly don’t have any objection to any investigation at all.”
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
There is currently no information on when records related to the strikes will be released, and the administration has indicated that more strikes are possible.
Lawmakers anticipate hearings as early as next week.
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