‘The View’ Hosts Criticize Pete Hegseth for ‘Despicable’ & ‘Weaselly’ Actions in ‘War Crime’ Scandal

The hosts of The View including Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Haines, Joy Behar, and Sunny Hostin reacted strongly to the recent reports involving Pete Hegseth, with Alyssa Farah Griffin absent for undisclosed reasons. The controversy centers on military strikes against migrant boaters suspected of drug trafficking, with a second strike targeting survivors of the first near Venezuela.

Theres a new twist in the narco boat situation, and some are labeling it a war crime. The White House confirmed the second strike, but claimed Pete didnt authorize it, Goldberg stated, showing footage of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributing the order to Admiral Frank M. Bradley. The hosts also examined Delaware Senator Chris Coons comments suggesting Hegseth himself might have given the directive. Goldberg added, We anticipated they would blame the plane crew because Pete was expected to receive a pardon.

Hostin commented, True leadership involves taking responsibility for all outcomes, not just the victories. This lack of accountability is appalling. She emphasized that if a war crime occurred, Hegseth, the admiral, and others could face legal consequences. Haines criticized the legalistic wording of Leavitts statement, noting it seemed carefully crafted to avoid direct blame. She remarked, Its the way they shift responsibility while claiming everything is fine thats most troubling.

Hostin further questioned the justification for the strikes, saying, They claim its part of a war on crime, but military force is being used for law enforcement purposes. Typically, drug issues are handled by local authorities and DEA agents, not bombing operations over international waters.

Haines also criticized the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Hernandez, convicted of drug trafficking, contrasting it with the deadly strikes on low-level workers: He gets a pass because of wealth and influence, while boat crews are being killed?

Hostin demanded evidence that the strike targets were indeed involved in drug trafficking, highlighting the deaths of 11 people in the latest attack and 83 in total. Goldberg added, If proof exists, theres no reason for these operations to be shrouded in secrecy.

Author: Chloe Ramirez