Hegseth Drops a FAFO in Epic Speech on Historic Maduro Mission [WATCH]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered forceful praise for President Trump following what he described as a historic joint military and law enforcement operation, crediting the President’s leadership and the performance of American forces for what he called a flawless execution.

Speaking directly to President Trump, Hegseth framed the operation as a defining moment for American power and resolve, emphasizing both the scale of the mission and the discipline of those involved.

He characterized the raid as a rare demonstration of American capability that few nations could attempt, let alone carry out successfully.

“Well, thank you, Mr. President. Finally, a commander in chief the world respects and the American people deserve,” Hegseth said.

“And as the President said, words can barely capture the bravery and the power and the precision of this historic operation, a massive joint military and law enforcement raid, flawlessly executed by the greatest Americans our country has to offer.”

Hegseth repeatedly highlighted the role of American service members, describing them as unmatched in skill and resolve.

He said the operation reflected the highest standards of the U.S. military and law enforcement working in coordination, and he credited those who carried out the mission during overnight hours.

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“American warriors are second to none, the best in the world and the best of our country,” Hegseth said.

“What I what all of us witnessed last night was sheer guts and grit, gallantry and glory of the American warrior. I’m simply humbled by such man, such men.”

He also acknowledged senior leadership involved in overseeing the mission and those who remained on duty during the operation.

“And I tip my hat to our chairman, Dan ‘Razin’ Caine, and all those Americans who stood watch last night. Our warriors are the elite of America,” he said.

According to Hegseth, the operation was not only a military success but also a signal to adversaries abroad.

He said President Trump’s leadership demonstrated a combination of authority and decisiveness that he argued no other leader has shown.

“And again, President Trump has your back,” Hegseth said.

“No other country on planet Earth, and it’s not even close, could pull this kind of operation off, and no other president has ever shown this kind of leadership, courage, and resolve, the most powerful combination the world has ever seen.”

Hegseth said the mission showed the United States’ ability to project power and enforce consequences when necessary.

He emphasized the coordination and reach involved in the operation, describing it as a clear warning to those who threaten American interests.

“As the President said, our adversaries remain on notice,” he said.

“America can project our will anywhere, anytime, the coordination, the stealth, the lethality, the precision, the very long arm of American justice, all on full display in the middle of the night.”

Hegseth directly referenced foreign leaders and hostile actors, stating that opportunities to change course had passed.

“Nicholas Maduro had his chance, just like Iran had their chance until they didn’t, and until he didn’t,” he said.

He tied the operation to broader priorities under President Trump, including stopping criminal organizations, drug trafficking, and reclaiming resources he said had been taken from the United States.

“He Effed around, and he found out President Trump is deadly serious about stopping the flow of gangs and violence to our country, deadly serious about stopping the flow of drugs and poison to our people,” Hegseth said.

“Deadly serious about getting back the oil that was stolen from us, and deadly serious about re establishing American deterrence and dominance in the Western Hemisphere.”

Hegseth concluded by framing the mission as part of a larger effort focused on national security and American interests, while affirming the role of the War Department under President Trump.

“This is about the safety, security, freedom, and prosperity of the American people,” he said.

“This is America first. This is peace through strength, and the United States War Department is proud to help deliver it. Welcome to 2026, and under President Trump, America is back.”

WATCH:

Secretary of War, @PeteHegseth, just gave the single greatest address of his ENTIRE career.

“This is America first. This is peace through strength.”

In two and a half minutes, Hegseth laid out exactly what this operation to take out Maduro means to America.

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— Overton (@overton_news) January 3, 2026

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