HEADLINE: Napolitano Accuses Defense Secretary of War Crime

SUB-HEADLINE: Former Judge Slams Military Action Against Drug Runners

Andrew Napolitano, a former New Jersey Superior Court judge with decades of legal expertise, has accused Pete Hegseth—Secretary of War—of committing a war crime for allegedly ordering the execution of individuals found in boats carrying drugs. “I wish I didn’t have to say it,” said Napolitano, whose comments stem from observations regarding recent events off America’s coast.

The accusation directly challenges the legality of the operation, which Napolitano asserts lacks any basis under U.S. law. He emphasized that the concept of “narcoterrorists” is politically defined and not legally recognized—arguing against its use as justification for lethal force without further scrutiny from authorities like the Justice Department.

Napolitano dismissed self-defense claims, calling them illogical in context: two individuals clinging to a boat helpless at sea. According to Napolitano, this action violates core principles of military law, specifically requiring rescue efforts instead of targeted killings—potentially elevating every participant involved, from ground-level operatives onward.

This critique underscores his frustration with the administration’s stance on such matters without offering additional commentary beyond the legal analysis he presented during discussions.