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Karoline Leavitt: “Since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, more than 17,500…”

Featuring: Karoline Leavitt, Republican | White House Press Secretary | National

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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Mar. 4, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 28:03

I understand the Department of War is working on scheduling this transfer, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time. Finally, the Trump administration is also doing everything within our power to protect Americans in harm's way. Since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, more than 17,500 Americans have safely returned home from the Middle East. with over 8,500American citizens returning home to the United States just yesterday alone. If you are a US Citizen in the Middle east looking to return to the United States, … (28:03–28:18)

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Asserts that Operation Epic Fury has facilitated the return of over 17,500 Americans from the Middle East.

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