Rep. Adam Smith shares his concerns about the U.S. boat strikes near Venezuela

By Leila Fadel

Published December 2, 2025 at 6:47 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the questions he has surrounding the U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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