The heroes who helped deliver justice to Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro are recovering from their wounds—and they want to keep some very special mementos from their historic mission.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to visit three American soldiers wounded during Operation Absolute Resolve, the lightning-fast raid that snatched Maduro from his compound in the early morning hours of January 3rd.
According to sources familiar with the visit, the wounded warriors made a touching request: they want to keep pieces of their gear and equipment from the mission as permanent reminders of the day they helped free Venezuela from decades of communist tyranny.
Mission Accomplished, Zero KIA
The raid was a masterclass in American military precision. While our forces dispatched dozens of Venezuelan soldiers and Cuban security operatives who tried to protect the dictator, not a single American life was lost. The three wounded soldiers are expected to make full recoveries.
"These brave men and women represent everything that's great about America," Cruz said during the visit. "They risked their lives to deliver justice, and now Maduro will finally face the consequences of his crimes against humanity."
The operation marks a stunning early victory for the Trump-Hegseth national security team. While the previous administration cowered before dictators and abandoned Americans in Afghanistan, President Trump's second term is already showing the world that America is back.
Deep State Enemies Seething
Of course, the usual suspects in the mainstream media and foreign policy establishment are gnashing their teeth over Trump's decisive action. They preferred Biden's approach of letting criminals like Maduro terrorize their own people while flooding America with migrants fleeing the chaos.
But for these wounded warriors—and millions of Americans who believe in peace through strength—Operation Absolute Resolve proves that real leadership is back in the White House.
The soldiers' request to keep their mission gear shows the pride every American should feel. When our military acts with purpose and strength, even our wounded heroes want to remember the moment forever.