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Trump Honors Special Forces in Fort Bragg, Promotes Economic Policies

2/13/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Friday to honor special forces involved in the capture of Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro.
First Lady Melania Trump will accompany him to engage with military families.
The trip is part of Trump's strategy to promote his economic policies ahead of the November midterms.
The administration seeks to oversee Venezuela's oil industry and address Chinese influence in the region.

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U.S. President Donald Trump travels to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Friday to honor special forces involved in the capture of Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro.
First Lady Melania Trump will accompany him to engage with military families.
The trip is part of Trump's strategy to promote his economic policies ahead of the November midterms.
The administration seeks to oversee Venezuela's oil industry and address Chinese influence in the region.