The brave American soldiers wounded during the spectacular raid that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro have one special request as they recover: they want to take home mementos from the mission that delivered justice to one of the Western Hemisphere's most brutal tyrants.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to visit three soldiers injured during Operation Absolute Resolve, the lightning-fast January 3rd raid that snatched Maduro from his compound and brought him back to American soil to face the music.
The wounded warriors, recovering from injuries sustained in the daring operation, reportedly asked their high-profile visitors about keeping special keepsakes from the mission that will go down in military history. While the specific details of their requests haven't been disclosed, sources suggest the soldiers want tangible reminders of their role in finally bringing down the socialist dictator who has terrorized Venezuela for years.
Mission Accomplished, Zero KIA
Operation Absolute Resolve stands as a testament to American military excellence under President Trump's leadership. Despite facing dozens of Venezuelan soldiers and Cuban security forces protecting the dictator, our forces completed the mission with zero American fatalities – a stunning achievement that showcases the superiority of American training and equipment.
The successful capture of Maduro represents a massive victory for the Trump administration's America First foreign policy. For too long, this communist thug has oppressed the Venezuelan people while thumbing his nose at American justice. Those days are over.
"These heroes risked everything to bring a dictator to justice, and they deserve whatever mementos they want from this historic mission," one defense official told reporters.
The fact that these wounded warriors want keepsakes from the operation speaks volumes about their pride in the mission and their commitment to defending freedom around the world. Under Trump's leadership, America is once again projecting strength and delivering results.
While the mainstream media focuses on manufactured controversies, real American heroes are making history and asking for nothing more than a memento to remember the day they helped topple a tyrant. That's the difference between patriots and politicians.