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Pete Hegseth: President Trump had the foresight to seize Maduro, change the relationship.

On the recordJune 14, 2026
President Trump had the foresight to seize Maduro, change the relationship.
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Pete Hegseth

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Commenting on U.S. military actions in Venezuela.

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