Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. AP

The Issue: Outcry over Defense Secretary Pete’s Hegseth’s strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat.

I find the Democrats are off-target in criticizing President Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s strategy of eliminating alleged drug boats from Venezuela ( “Hegseth didn’t call survivor hit: report,” Dec. 3).

Trump should host memorials for the millions that have been lost to drugs, starting in the sanctuary cities. Grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters and friends would fill arenas and stadiums, giving voice to those who no longer can.

Donathan Salkaln

Chelsea

President Barack Obama took out innocent women and children at an Afghanistan wedding in 20

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