President Jefferson likely instructed the navy to take action against the pirates by deploying naval ships to intercept and engage the pirate ships, and potentially conduct raids on their bases and strongholds. He may have also given specific directives for the navy to target and eliminate the pirate leaders and disrupt their operations to effectively put an end to their activities. Additionally, diplomatic efforts may have been made to negotiate treaties or agreements with other countries in the region to help combat piracy.
