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Jan. 29, 2026
Hegseth Touts Deterrent Effect of Venezuela Raid During First 2026 Cabinet Meeting
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Operation Absolute Resolve, which occurred Jan. 3, was spectacularly executed, demonstrated the skills of the U.S. military and served to reestablish the deterrent effect of the U.S. armed forces during a cabinet meeting at the White House.