Trump awards Congressional Medal Of Honor to pilot injured in Maduro raid

During his State of the Union address on Feb. 25, 2026, President Trump recognized Army Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover with the Congressional Medal Of Honor. The honor highlighted Slover’s role and injuries sustained in the raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Congressional Medal Of Honor presented during State of the Union

President Trump presented the award during the State of the Union address on Feb. 25, 2026, naming Army Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover. The ceremony took place as part of the speech and singled out Slover for his service and the injuries he suffered in the operation to seize Nicolás Maduro.

Eric Slover identified as Army Chief Warrant Officer and pilot

Eric Slover, identified in the statement as an Army Chief Warrant Officer and described in earlier coverage as a pilot, was the service member the president recognized. The congressional medal of honor was given in recognition of actions connected to the raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro left Slover injured

The announcement noted that Slover was injured in the raid to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Details about the nature of Slover’s injuries or his current condition are unclear in the provided context.

What comes next is unclear in the provided context

The award was announced on Feb. 25, 2026, during the State of the Union. Further steps, including any additional ceremonies or public appearances by Slover, are unclear in the provided context. The congressional medal of honor recognition was the action confirmed in the available material.