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Did Pete Hegseth Commit a War Crime?

02 Dec 2025

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Reports suggest that after the initial strike, the boat and its crew may no longer have posed an immediate threat (if it even did in the first place) — and that a second strike could fall outside the bounds of lawful military force. But what actually counts as a war crime? And how would an incident like this be assessed under U.S. military rules of engagement and international law?To help us break this down with accuracy and expertise, we’re joined by Georgetown professor and global security scholar Dr. Nola Haynes. She walks us through:What the laws of armed conflict say about follow-on strikesThe legal thresholds for proportionality, necessity, and distinctionHow investigations into incidents like this typically unfoldWhy Hegseth could end up in jail over this  👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast  📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast  📥 Send us feedback and tips: [email protected] 

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