Venezuela & Pete Hegseth
50 shared events · Importance 11 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Venezuela: Venezuela is a key focus of the U.S. military buildup and strikes, with speculation that the operations could be aimed at toppling its President, Nicolás Maduro.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, ordered the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford and its strike group and has been a vocal proponent of the military strikes against drug traffickers, comparing them to the war on terror.
Oct 24, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is a nation whose coast was approached by United States military bombers, raising speculation about potential U.S. intervention against its President, Nicolás Maduro.
Pete Hegseth: As the Defense Secretary of the United States, Pete Hegseth announced the military strikes against drug cartels and articulated the U.S. policy towards narco-terrorists.
Oct 24, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela deported Alex Saab to the United States to face criminal proceedings.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, was present for the return of the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Bainbridge.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Venezuela: Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XVI for opposing the US attack on Venezuela.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, US Defense Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is a 'polite' behavior and that US forces are ready to strike Iran's power plants and energy industry if ordered.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is mentioned by the Cuban ambassador as a country against which the United States has made acts of aggression and threats.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth is the Defense Secretary of the United States, defending the Pentagon's budget request and the administration's strategy for the Iran war before Congress. He is a central figure in explaining the war's costs and objectives.
May 12, 2026 · 49 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela has been subject to naval blockades by the United States, a tactic President Donald Trump has also employed against Iran, highlighting a pattern of foreign policy.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from Congress regarding the Iran war's costs and the Trump administration's military budget.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Venezuela: Venezuela is mentioned in the context of other covert missions announced by Donald Trump this year, specifically the raid to capture Nicolás Maduro.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, confirmed Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Mainuki's senior position within the Islamic State group, emphasizing his role in planning attacks and managing finances.
May 15, 2026 · 43 articles
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