Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said that while he would not address specific U.S. options, "this could be a very dangerous situation if this continues in a provocative way." Asked about options in a CBS News interview, he said that "we're trying to deal with a diplomatic focus, that's the appropriate, responsible approach."
Kabla na baada ya Kifo cha Steven Kanumba, Mwigizaji mahiri wa bongo movie na Star namba moja katika tasnia hiyo, kulikua na tetesi kwamba jamaa ni mfuasi wa dini ya freemason, na ndio uvumi ambao upo mtaani kwamba "Freemason wameamua kumchukua baada ya kwenda kinyume na masharti flani, kwa maana nyingine amesaliti dini iliyompatia umaarufu kwenye tasnia ya Bongo Movie"