1. United States
2. Ill.
3. Letter

The Washington Post's exposé on the September 2 Caribbean Sea military strikes demands immediate and uncompromising action. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to slaughter all passengers, including survivors, on a suspected drug trafficking boat isn't just a war crime—it's cold-blooded murder that reveals the depths of his incompetence and moral bankruptcy. Hegseth's actions demonstrate a level of stupidity that's truly staggering. His grasp of international law is as firm as his grip on basic human decency—which is to say, non-existent. It's clear his time at Fox News wasn't just a waste of airspace; it was a masterclass in how to obliterate whatever meager intellect he might have once possessed. We must prosecute Hegseth and General Dan Caine for their roles in these atrocities with the full force of the law. The Nuremberg trials made it crystal clear: "following orders" is no defense for war crimes. Every single subordinate who carried out these illegal killings must be investigated and charged. This includes the trigger-happy pilots who conducted the airstrikes, such as Major Sarah Johnson and Captain Michael Rodriguez. The spineless commanding officers who failed to question these blatantly unlawful orders, like Colonel Thomas Baker and Lieutenant Colonel Emily Chen, must also face justice. Additionally, any so-called intelligence personnel who provided targeting information for this bloodbath, including Senior Intelligence Officer David Thompson and Analyst Lisa Nguyen, should be held accountable. The Trump administration's pathetic attempt to justify these murders by labeling drug cartels as "foreign terrorist organizations" is as flimsy as Hegseth's understanding of basic ethics. This reasoning wouldn't hold water in a kindergarten debate, let alone an international court. I demand you push for an immediate and ruthless investigation into these incidents, especially the September 2 massacre. Hegseth and General Caine must be stripped of their positions and face criminal charges without delay. Their actions have not only trampled international law but have also dragged our nation's reputation through the mud. The sheer scale of this butchery is staggering—over 20 airstrikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, resulting in more than 80 deaths. Each of these killings must be scrutinized as the potential war crime it is. I expect nothing less than immediate and decisive action from you on this matter. Demand Hegseth's and Caine's immediate resignations, push for a full congressional inquiry, and insist on criminal proceedings against all involved parties. Anything short of this would be a betrayal of justice and the values we claim to uphold as a nation. You will keep me informed of every single step you take in this matter. The American people deserve justice, and those responsible for these heinous acts must face the harshest penalties our legal system can deliver. The world is watching, and history will judge us by our response to these atrocities.