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Officials say the raid reestablished the U.S. military's deterrent effect

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Evidence (e.g., observable changes in adversary behavior, official threat assessments, or corroborating intelligence) supports that the operation produced a measurable reestablishment of U.S. deterrent effect.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told a White House cabinet meeting that Operation Absolute Resolve, carried out Jan. 3 in Venezuela, was "spectacularly executed," showcased U.S. military capabilities, and helped reestablish the deterrent effect of the U.S. armed forces. His remarks presented the raid as both a demonstration of skill and a strategic signal intended to restore deterrence.
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  1. Scheduled follow-up · Feb 01, 2026overdue
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  3. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 05:45 AMTech Error
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  4. Original article · Jan 29, 2026
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