Republicans Break Ranks with Donald Trump Amid Hegseth Scandal

In an unprecedented move, Republican lawmakers are distancing themselves from President Donald Trump as two investigations surface regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. These inquiries focus on an alleged illegal order to eliminate everyone aboard a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea.Fueled by a Washington Post report claiming Hegseth directed U.S. forces to “kill everybody,” the GOP-led committees are vowing "rigorous oversight." Critics, however, express skepticism regarding actual accountability, questioning whether this is mere posturing.Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reed have announced inquiries to the Pentagon, emphasizing thorough investigations into the September 2 incident. Additionally, leading representatives from both parties within the House Armed Services Committee committed to gathering comprehensive information on the operation.Amidst the escalating scrutiny, Hegseth remains defiant, labeling the report "fake news" while asserting the operations target drug traffickers. The controversy raises profound questions about the legal foundations of such military actions and further complicates Trump's drug enforcement narrative.