Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Monday he stands by Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley and the “combat decisions he has made” in regard to US strikes on alleged drug boats, showing to shift primarily accountability for these strikes to the navy commander overseeing them. “Let’s make one thing crystal clear: Admiral Mitch Bradley is an American hero, a true professional, and has my 100% support. I stand by him and the combat decisions he has made — on the September 2 mission and all others since,” Hegseth stated in a submit on X. #CNN #News
