Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges
- Written by Joshua Kastenberg, Professor of Law, University of New Mexico
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends a cabinet meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC on December 2, 2025. Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesNews reports about a U.S. military attack on a boat in the Caribbean allegedly carrying drugs have raised critical questions about the military...