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Trump Honors Hero Pilot for Maduro Capture

2/25/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump awarded Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover the Medal of Honor for his role in capturing Nicolás Maduro and bringing him to the U.S. to face drug trafficking charges.
  • Slover, severely wounded, piloted the lead helicopter amid intense enemy fire.
  • Trump described Slover's bravery, noting he absorbed gunshot wounds while protecting his team.
  • Ten other service members will also receive medals soon.