Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) lashed out Tuesday after reporters asked him if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should release a controversial video of the U.S. military's strike on a small boat near Venezuela that critics say could show war crimes.
Following a meeting with Hegseth, Graham complained that the Trump administration did not have a clear plan for removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
"If he's still standing when this is over, this is a fatal, major mistake to our standing in the world," Graham said. "And I did not get a very good answer as to what happens next."
As he spoke, reporters peppered the senator with questions about the boat strike video.
"I think it should be [released]," Graham insisted. "I think the video should be given to everybody in Congress."
"Do you buy the explanation that it's sensitive information?" one reporter asked.
"You know, the least of my concerns is this friggin' video!" Graham hit back. "Release it, make your own decisions. This is lawful."
"No, the video, I don't think most Americans give a damn about the video!" he continued. "I'd like all of us to see it! Most Americans are going to want to know what's going to happen next. I want to know what's going to happen next!"
