In a powerful display of American resolve and brotherhood, GOP Sen. Ted Cruz joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Sen. John Cornyn to visit three wounded warriors recovering from Operation Absolute Resolve – the lightning-fast raid that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro just days ago.
The soldiers, who were injured during the January 3rd pre-dawn operation that stunned the world, made heartfelt requests to take home special mementos from their historic mission. While the specific items weren't disclosed for security reasons, sources suggest the brave Americans want tangible reminders of the operation that finally brought justice to one of South America's most brutal tyrants.
"These heroes exemplify everything great about America," Cruz told reporters after the bedside visits. "They risked everything to eliminate a threat to our hemisphere, and their courage deserves our eternal gratitude."
Mission Accomplished, Zero KIA
Operation Absolute Resolve stands as a testament to American military superiority under the Trump-Vance administration. Despite facing Venezuelan soldiers and Cuban security forces, the elite U.S. team suffered no fatalities while dispatching dozens of enemy combatants and successfully extracting Maduro from his heavily fortified compound.
Defense Secretary Hegseth praised the wounded soldiers' fighting spirit, noting their immediate concern wasn't for their own injuries but for completing the mission. "This is what happens when you unleash American warriors without the woke restrictions of the previous administration," Hegseth stated.
"President Trump promised to drain the swamp globally, and capturing Maduro proves America is back to leading from strength, not apology tours."
The successful operation marks a dramatic shift from the Biden administration's weak foreign policy that allowed dictators like Maduro to operate with impunity while flooding America with illegal immigrants and drugs.
As these heroes recover, their desire for mission keepsakes reminds us that some Americans still understand what it means to serve something greater than themselves. Under President Trump's leadership, our military finally has the support and authority to protect American interests worldwide.
Will this decisive action finally convince other dictators that America means business again?