Venezuela's government honored five militia women on Tuesday, declaring them "soldiers of the homeland" in a ceremony that officials said was a direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent mockery of their training.
Trump's post, published Monday on his Truth Social account, showed women running with rifles during training exercises. "TOP SECRET: We caught the Venezuelan Militia in training," Trump wrote sarcastically, adding, "A very serious threat!" The footage was originally broadcast by Venezuelan state media and has circulated widely online.
