In early 2019, during a particularly sensitive phase of nuclear diplomacy, a clandestine operation was carried out by SEAL Team 6’s Red Squadron—a highly classified unit known for the Osama bin Laden raid—with authorization reportedly given by then-President Trump. The mission aimed to smuggle in an electronic listening device into North Korea via stealth mini-submarines, to eavesdrop on communications from leader Kim Jong‑Un.
After extensive rehearsals in frigid waters, the SEALs infiltrated the North Korean coast. However, the operation unraveled when a fishing boat unexpectedly appeared near their landing site. Mistaking the civilians—who were likely shellfish divers—for enemy operatives, the SEALs opened fire, killing two or three unarmed individuals. In an effort to conceal the casualties, the team retrieved the bodies and reportedly punctured their lungs so they would sink, then withdrew without planting the device.
The mission’s failure was kept secret, with key members of Congress left uninformed—raising legal and ethical questions about oversight and accountability. President Trump, when asked about the matter after the New York Times report, stated he was hearing about it for the first time and denied any prior knowledge or involvement.
Source: CNN
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