Reporter issues blunt response after Trump labels her ‘stupid’ and ‘nasty’ in scathing rant
Kaitlan Collins publicly responded to a rant from the president concerning a recent military incident. The exchange drew attention to a bombing off the coast of Venezuela that resulted in over 80 fatalities.
The strikes have faced widespread condemnation from the international community. Particular criticism has focused on allegations of a ‘double tap’ strike, a tactic targeting first responders and survivors.
Such a tactic is widely considered a war crime under established international law. This has placed significant scrutiny on the operations conducted in the region.
The Trump administration has firmly denied any wrongdoing or legal violations during these attacks. Officials have stated their actions were lawful and justified.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell provided the administration’s formal defense of the operations. He asserted the military’s conduct complied with all relevant legal standards.
“Our current operations in the Caribbean are lawful under both US and international law,” Parnell stated. He emphasized all actions were in “complete compliance with the law of armed conflict.”
The dispute highlights the ongoing tension between military actions, their public presentation, and international humanitarian standards. The allegations continue to be a point of serious contention.
