Eric Slover, a U.S. Army sergeant major, was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Trump for his bravery during an operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, despite suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
During the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump honored Sergeant Major Eric Slover, who received the Medal of Honor following sustained injuries while participating in a mission to apprehend Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Slover was shot four times in the leg and hip, yet he persevered and continued executing a crucial maneuver which contributed significantly to the operation's success.
Sergeant Major Slover served as the pilot of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter tasked with an operation aimed at capturing Maduro on January 3. The mission took place in a heavily fortified military location where Maduro was believed to be hiding. Despite the severity of his injuries, Slover's actions exemplified extraordinary courage and dedication to his duty, rendering him a marked figure in U.S. military honors.
The awarding of the Medal of Honor not only recognizes Slover’s individual heroism but also highlights the ongoing tensions between the United States and Venezuela, particularly regarding Maduro's leadership and policies. This recognition by the U.S. government serves to reinforce its commitment to holding Maduro accountable while also showcasing the valor of military personnel involved in such high-stakes operations.
