Hegseth defends second strike on alleged drug boat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that he did not see the second strike on an alleged drug boat aimed at survivors of the initial U.S. attack. President Trump said the strikes are keeping drugs from reaching the American people. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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