Pete Hegseth: 'Catch And Release' Failed In Iraq, Is 'Not Going To Work In The Caribbean'

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the controversial September 2nd strike off the coast of Venezuela, stating that the 'catch and release' approach failed in Iraq and Afghanistan and 'is not going to work in the Caribbean.' Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum, Hegseth confirms he authorized the initial strike and fully supports the subsequent 're-attack' on survivors, noting that 'we're putting them at the bottom of the Caribbean.' Addressing the potential release of the strike video, which President Trump said he would support, Hegseth clarifies that the Pentagon is currently 'reviewing it' to protect sources and methods. The Secretary also discusses the need for a 'revived defense industrial base' and increased spending, comparing current budgets to the Reagan era. He emphasizes that military decisions regarding the strike were made with 'extensive, exhaustive' briefings and legal review. Hegseth also touches on the use of AI and autonomy in modern warfare, asserting that the future will involve both human and autonomous systems. #PeteHegseth #SecretaryOfDefense #Pentagon #VenezuelaStrike #RNDF #DefenseNews #MilitaryOps #NationalSecurity #TrumpAdministration #USNavy News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube