Karoline Leavitt Accidentally Blows Lid on Pete Hegseth’s Criminal Secrets!
A routine White House press briefing spiraled out of control for Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who inadvertently confirmed explosive details about alleged war crimes involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The briefing, intended to deflect scrutiny, instead revealed deep contradictions within the administration and exposed a chain of command scrambling to shift blame.
The Second Strike: Confirmation and Contradiction
The controversy centers on a reported second strike against a suspected drug boat in international waters—an act that legal experts say may constitute a war crime, especially if survivors from the initial attack were targeted. Karoline Leavitt, fielding relentless questions from reporters, quickly lost control of the narrative.
When asked whether the administration denied the second strike or simply denied that Secretary Hegseth ordered it, Leavitt confirmed:
“The latter is true.”
This admission directly contradicted President Trump’s statement on Air Force One, where he denied the occurrence of a second strike.
Leavitt then read a lawyer-crafted statement:
“Secretary Hegseth authorized Admiral Bradley to conduct these kinetic strikes… Admiral Bradley worked well within his authority and the law, directing the engagement to ensure the boat was destroyed and the threat… eliminated.”
But her attempt to shift responsibility to Admiral Bradley only deepened the crisis. She admitted the second strike happened, but insisted it was lawful—despite the law of armed conflict prohibiting attacks on survivors and noncombatants.
The Administration’s Scripted Evasion
Throughout the briefing, Leavitt repeatedly relied on pre-written statements, dodging direct questions about the legality of the strikes and the fate of survivors. When pressed about what law allows “no survivors” after a strike, she replied:
“The strike conducted on September 2nd was conducted in self-defense to protect Americans… in accordance with the law of armed conflict.”
Reporters noted the circular logic and evasiveness, highlighting that reading from a script is a classic sign of crisis management—and possible culpability.
Policy Change and Shifting Blame
Leavitt was further grilled about a possible change in administration policy regarding survivors. While she denied knowledge of any such change, reporters cited cases where survivors were later rescued and returned to Colombia and Ecuador, suggesting inconsistent application of the rules.
Her answers only fueled speculation that the administration was scrambling to manage fallout and legal exposure, particularly as footage of the strikes is rumored to be forthcoming.
The Honduras Drug Trafficker Pardon: Hypocrisy Exposed
The briefing took another turn when Leavitt was asked about Trump’s pardon of the former president of Honduras, a convicted drug trafficker responsible for smuggling hundreds of tons of cocaine into the United States. Trump had previously claimed that prosecuting the Honduran leader was unfair, a position that starkly contrasted with the administration’s hardline rhetoric against Venezuela’s Maduro.
Leavitt’s attempts to justify the pardon by blaming “lawfare” and political bias were unconvincing, especially given the overwhelming evidence of the Honduran president’s criminal activity.
Conclusion: A Crisis of Accountability
Karoline Leavitt’s briefing, intended to contain a scandal, instead confirmed the administration’s involvement in a second strike—contradicting Trump’s own statements and exposing attempts to deflect responsibility onto subordinates. Her reliance on scripted answers and inability to address core legal and ethical concerns underscore a White House in disarray.
