Nicolás Maduro & Pete Hegseth
51 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 17, 2026
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Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, President of Venezuela, faces narcoterrorism charges in the U.S. and views the U.S. military operations as an attempt to force him out of office, leading him to conduct defense exercises.
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
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela, faces narcoterrorism charges in the United States and is the subject of speculation regarding potential U.S. military action to topple his regime.
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
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro's ally Alex Saab was deported, and Maduro himself was captured during the USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment.
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
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro was captured in a United States military operation ordered by Donald Trump to face federal drug conspiracy charges.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, United States Defense Secretary, warned of a dramatic surge in American firepower over Iran and detailed increased military capabilities.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro was the target of a mission about which a U.S. soldier allegedly used classified information for personal gain.
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
Nicolás Maduro: The ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January was mentioned in the context of the Trump administration's threats of potential military action in Cuba.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as Defense Secretary, explained the U.S. military's efforts to protect ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
May 03, 2026 · 319 articles
International
Nicolás Maduro: Nicolás Maduro is mentioned as the former leader of Venezuela who was targeted in a separate covert mission announced by Donald Trump.
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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