Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Hegseth Visits USS Gerald R. Ford in Latin America
Pete Hegseth, who is the U.S. Secretary of Defense, visited sailors on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Latin American region on Thursday.
He wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving and prayed for two National Guard soldiers who were recently shot.
This visit happened while the U.S. is increasing its military presence, which has made relations with Venezuela more tense.
Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense, visited the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Latin American region on Thursday.
The visit occurred as part of a military buildup that has increased tensions with Venezuela.
Hegseth addressed the sailors, wishing them a happy Thanksgiving and praying for two National Guard soldiers shot in Washington, D.C.
The Pentagon shared a video of Hegseth's speech on a public address system.
This military presence in the region is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration.
- Who
- Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense
- What
- Visited sailors on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Latin American region
- Why
- As part of a military buildup that has deepened tensions with Venezuela
- Person
- Pete Hegseth
- Title
- U.S. Secretary of Defense
- Location
- Latin American region
- Date
- Thursday
- Aircraft Carrier
- USS Gerald R. Ford
- Event
- Military buildup
- Tension with
- Venezuela