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Hegseth signs off on wounded US troops keeping bullets, shrapnel removed from their bodies after Maduro raid

Cruz recounts the Venezuela raid, visiting soldiers wounded in the operation and the hospital to collect keepsakes.
One soldier was shot in the leg and another had shrapnel removed; both asked for the bullets and shrapnel as mementos.
Soldiers allegedly requested to keep the bullet and the shrapnel as keepsakes, and waivers were granted by hospital staff.
Cruz described the raid as a historic moment that changed the Western Hemisphere, praising the soldiers’ bravery.
Cruz notes the soldiers were 'part of history' in the Venezuela operation and were described as heroic and fit.
The report confirms the soldiers were recovering and in good condition after the raid.
Cruz discusses the raid on his Verdict podcast and with fellow lawmakers regarding U.S. deterrence.
The story underscores the role of U.S. leadership in honoring wounded service members.
The briefing highlights the raid as a symbol of deterrence against adversaries in the region.
The report includes background details on the hospital visit and the soldiers’ conditions.

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