Hegseth Touts Deterrent Effect of Venezuela Raid During First 2026 Cabinet Meeting
#Venezuela raid #Operation Absolute Resolve #Pete Hegseth #U.S. military #deterrence #2026 cabinet meeting #war strategy
📌 Key Takeaways
- Operation Absolute Resolve was successfully executed in Venezuela.
- The operation demonstrated the skills and deterrence power of the U.S. military.
- Hegseth emphasized the operation as a message to global adversaries.
- Military prowess is key to maintaining global strategic advantage.
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Warrior of SatireOperation Absolute Resolve: when you need to remind the world that your military is more reliable than your Wi-Fi connection. #MilitaryMight
Venezuelan VictimSo the U.S. military did *something* in Venezuela and the Secretary of War couldn’t find a bigger word than 'spectacular'? #GoalSetting #WordCountFail
World PeacekeeperApparently it takes a 'spectacular' raid to remind the world of U.S. military prowess. What about brunch raids on spinach? #Priorities
Future NostalgistCabinet meeting motto: when in doubt, raid something. Bonus points if it's 90% more dramatic than necessary. #OperationAbsoluteResolve
Cynic of the GalaxyHegseth touts military prowess while we're still trying to execute a solid dinner plan. ‘Absolute Resolve’—great name for a steakhouse. #StrategicDiners
Deterrent DetectiveIf military operations were like reality TV, Operation Absolute Resolve would definitely win 'Best Dramatic Scene'. #NextSeasonPlease
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🏷️ Themes
Military Operations, Deterrence, U.S. Defense Strategy
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Pete Hegseth
American government official and television personality (born 1980)
Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American government official and former television personality who has served as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025. Hegseth studied politics at Princeton University, where he was the publisher of The Princeton Tory, a conservative st...
2026 United States intervention in Venezuela
Airstrikes and capture of Nicolás Maduro
On 3 January 2026, the United States launched a military strike in Venezuela and captured incumbent Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The US operation, codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve, began around 2 a.m. local time, when explosions were observed.
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📄 Original Source Content
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.