THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent Trump Boat Bombings Take Darker Turn as Top Official Suddenly Resigns
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Oct 17, 2025 
Adam Smith, the Ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, discusses Trump's controversial bombings of drug boats in the Caribbean, which have resulted in many casualties. He speculates that Admiral Alvin Holsey's sudden resignation is linked to dissent over these military actions. Smith critiques the administration's lack of transparency and outlines the legal shortcomings of these strikes. He emphasizes the need for Congressional oversight, plans to demand Holsey's testimony, and warns service members against following illegal orders.
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Bombings Likely Illegal And Linked To Resignation
- Rep. Adam Smith argues the boat bombings are likely illegal extrajudicial killings without congressional authorization.
- He suggests Admiral Alvin Holsey's resignation may be linked to refusing or objecting to those orders.
Pentagon Loyalty Tests Driving Turnover
- Smith describes growing politicization at the Pentagon emphasizing personal loyalty to Trump over duty.
- He links recent senior departures to loyalty tests rather than job performance.
No Evidence Boats Threatened U.S.
- No verifiable evidence was presented that the boats targeted were headed to the U.S.
- Smith emphasizes distance and lack of imminent threat undermine any Article II self-defense claim.
