During his annual State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump created a powerful emotional moment by awarding the Medal of Honor to Air Force First Sergeant Erik Slover, the pilot who was injured during a dangerous operation that led to the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. According to Trump, Slover flew a Chinook helicopter at night to the military compound where Maduro was located, landing quickly in a heavily guarded area.

During the mission, he was hit by several bullets in the leg and groin, suffering serious injuries, and is still recovering. The president also announced that ten other service members who participated in the operation will be honored at a private ceremony to be held soon at the White House. In the same speech, Trump made a surprise appearance at the Capitol, where he was reunited with his niece, Alejandra González.

The president said that Márquez had been arrested by the regime's security forces after running against Maduro and sent to a notorious prison in Caracas, where his family feared they would never see him again. According to Trump, recent political developments and cooperation with Venezuela's new leadership led to the closure of the prison and the release of hundreds of political prisoners. The moment culminated when Márquez entered the room and hugged his niece to applause from the audience, while the president greeted her, welcoming her back to freedom.

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