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Trump Celebrates Special Forces Who Ousted Venezuela's Maduro
President to visit Fort Bragg to honor troops involved in dramatic operation
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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President Donald Trump is heading to North Carolina's Fort Bragg military base on Friday to celebrate members of the special forces who carried out an operation to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump has described the operation as requiring bravery and advanced weapons, and his administration has since pushed for greater control over Venezuela's oil industry.
Why it matters
Trump's visit to Fort Bragg is part of his broader efforts to promote his administration's foreign policy and economic agenda ahead of the midterm congressional elections. The president has been increasingly active in states that could play key roles in the elections, using events like this to rally support for his policies.
The details
The special forces operation to oust Maduro took place on the third day of the new year. Trump has described it as a dramatic and daring mission. First Lady Melania Trump will also be making the trip to Fort Bragg to spend time with military families.
- The special forces operation to remove Maduro occurred on January 3, 2026.
- Trump is visiting Fort Bragg on February 13, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The President of the United States.
Nicolás Maduro
The former president of Venezuela who was ousted in the special forces operation.
Tom Homan
Trump's border czar who announced the administration is ending certain immigration enforcement operations.
What’s next
Next month, Trump plans to convene a gathering of leaders from several Latin American countries in Florida to further discuss his administration's policies towards the region.
The takeaway
Trump's visit to Fort Bragg is part of his broader efforts to promote his administration's foreign policy and economic agenda ahead of the midterm congressional elections, using events like this to rally support for his policies in key swing states.
