US Senator Accuses Pentagon of 'Murder' Over Targeted Boat Strikes Against Alleged Drug Traffickers

Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine accused the Pentagon of committing murder by using boat strikes to target alleged drug traffickers, suggesting that the administration's actions may have resulted in unnecessary civilian casualties and excessive force. In a letter to President Trump, Kaine called for an investigation into the use of deadly force against the suspected smugglers. The senator's comments come as the US is grappling with rising overdose deaths and a growing opioid epidemic. Kaine's criticism raises questions about the effectiveness and morality of the administration's tactics.