All In with Chris Hayes Hegseth under fire as boat strike scandal widens
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Dec 3, 2025 
Mark Kelly, U.S. Senator from Arizona and former Navy captain, dives into the pressing need for an investigation into the widening boat strike scandal, questioning leadership accountability. Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic Leader, discusses the Tennessee special election, focusing on Democratic strategies to tackle health care affordability and safeguard protections. Both guests emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability, especially regarding military decisions, signaling significant implications for future policies.
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Boat Strike Crossed Clear Legal Lines
- The administration's boat-strike campaign appears to have crossed clear legal boundaries by killing survivors in the water.
- That conduct matches the Pentagon's example of a 'clearly illegal' order and raises war-crime questions.
Chain-Of-Command And Scapegoating Dynamic
- The Washington Post reported Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered survivors killed and the commander followed through with a second strike.
- Hegseth's public statements now seek to distance him while praising Admiral Bradley, suggesting a political scapegoating dynamic.
Push For Full Transparency And Oversight
- Demand a transparent investigation and public release of full video and legal analyses.
- Call Pete Hegseth and other leaders before oversight committees to answer specific questions about orders and leadership.
