The Morning Meeting Republican Expected To Beat Liberal Democrat in Crucial TN Congressional Race; Trump Backs Hegseth
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Dec 2, 2025 Ashley Etienne, a former senior Democratic advisor, shares her insights on the upcoming Tennessee special election, emphasizing its significance for both parties. Hogan Gidley provides a Republican perspective on the political fallout from recent Caribbean strikes while analyzing audience reactions. They also discuss legal concerns regarding military actions and debate the implications for future congressional dynamics. The conversation dives into potential 2028 candidates, including Mark Kelly and Gretchen Whitmer, exploring their campaign strategies and donor responses.
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Chain Of Command And Legal Risk
- The Hegseth-Caribbean strike controversy centers on who authorized a second lethal strike and whether commanders followed legal guidance.
- Ashley Etienne and Hogan Gidley note conflicting accounts could trigger congressional and legal scrutiny of Admiral Bradley and Pete Hegseth.
Public Comments Heighten Scrutiny
- Admission of watching the strike live and public comments create political and legal vulnerability for Pete Hegseth.
- Investigators will probe whether Hegseth ordered the second strike or failed to stop it after viewing it live.
Legal Split Over Strikes In Water
- Legal debate focuses on whether a second strike violated international law by targeting people in the water.
- Hogan frames the legal arguments as split between prohibiting attacks on survivors and allowing elimination of continued threats.
