Trump calls reporter “obnoxious” after walking back promise to release Caribbean strike video
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Moneycontrol10-12-2025, 14:01

Trump Denies Caribbean Strike Video Promise, Calls Reporter 'Obnoxious'

  • President Trump called an ABC News reporter "obnoxious" after denying his earlier promise to release footage of a deadly Caribbean boat strike.
  • The footage in question shows a second US military strike that killed survivors in the water after an initial attack on a suspected drug smuggling boat.
  • Trump denied telling another reporter he had "no problem" releasing the video, accusing ABC of fabricating his words.
  • Lawmakers and human rights advocates are pressing for the video's release, citing concerns about rules of engagement and potential unlawful killings.
  • Trump deferred the decision on releasing the video to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is weighing operational security risks.

Why It Matters: It questions government transparency, press freedom, and military accountability.

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