Let's talk about Trump vs House and Senate oversight_ Boat edition....

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What is the overall focus of the Trump vs. House and Senate oversight discussion?

Belle of the Ranch 0:01

Well, howdy there internet people it spell again. So today, we're going to talk about Trump versus House and Senate oversight. Boat edition. Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have said they have started oversight proceedings of Trump's operations down south.

Why did the House and Senate Armed Services Committees launch oversight of the alleged boat strike?

Belle of the Ranch 0:23

Better late than never, I guess. The proceedings started because of the reporting alleging that the US military conducted a second strike on a boat that had already been hit. was out of action and had survivors on it. The reporting also states that this action was undertaken to comply with an order from the Secretary of Defense. Sect F Hegh has denied the allegations. If you're catching up after the weekend, there will be a video down below. Going over the practical application of the laws governing actions like this. It's probably going to be important to understand in the future. A Pentagon spokesperson has said quote This entire narrative is completely false.

How did the Pentagon respond to the allegations and what was Congress’s reaction?

Belle of the Ranch 1:12

It doesn't seem like Congress is accepting that statement at face value. The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee released a joint statement saying the committee has already reached out to DOD and will be conducting vigorous oversight. Over in the House, which has been far more permissive of the Trump administration's antics in general. Representatives Mike Rogers of Alabama and Adam Smith of Washington also released a bipartisan statement promising rigorous oversight and adding quote. We take seriously the reports of follow on strikes on boats alleged to be ferrying narcotics in the Southcom region and are taking bipartisan action to gather a full accounting of the operation in question.

Belle of the Ranch 2:07

We've started noticing a trend of those defending the strikes saying that every person hit by one of the strikes is a member of a designated organization. That's an interesting talking point. But I feel like they'll find out during the oversight process that even if true is irrelevant.

What bipartisan statements did Senate and House members issue regarding the investigation?

Belle of the Ranch 2:27

I'm actually starting to wonder if those crafting the talking points don't actually understand what exactly is being alleged. One of Hegess's statements in particular raised eyebrows and made analysts wonder if the Secretary of Defense understands the situation. He wrote quote As we've said from the beginning and in every statement, these highly effective strikes are specifically intended to be lethal kinetic strikes. Some are wondering if Hegseth believes that since it was announced, it voids the fundamental guarantees. Under US and international law, we can't declare no quarter anymore. Adding a significant amount of urgency to the congressional inquiries is Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace is closed.

Belle of the Ranch 3:22

While some see it as Trump trying to change the story.

How could Trump’s declaration of a closed Venezuelan airspace impact U.S. law and potentially trigger a war?

Belle of the Ranch 3:26

If this declaration was enforced via the military, it It could constitute an act of war, repeated. Congress has kind of abdicated or ignored its responsibilities here. If the US enters into a war with Venezuela. At least one of the books will be titled While Congress Slept Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.

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