Subject: Re: Not an American Hero
... Or had they received information that there had already been an incident in the Caribbean that illustrated the danger?...

It seems likely that Admiral Holsey saw the writing on the wall and made the refuse illegal order/retire decision. Will he speak up?

October 16-
Top admiral steps down abruptly amid drug boat strikes
Adm. Alvin Holsey oversees Southern Command, where US military strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers at sea have ramped up.
https://www.politico.com/news/...