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Trump's Shocking Threat: Military Action in Nigeria?

11/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military intervention in Nigeria, shocking aides and drawing concern from U.S. officials.
The threats followed a Fox News segment and contradicted ongoing rescue efforts for an American missionary kidnapped in October.
Trump labeled Nigeria as "country of particular concern" for religious freedom violations, reversed by the Biden administration; critics warn it wastes resources and worsens outcomes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military intervention in Nigeria, shocking aides and drawing concern from U.S. officials.
The threats followed a Fox News segment and contradicted ongoing rescue efforts for an American missionary kidnapped in October.
Trump labeled Nigeria as "country of particular concern" for religious freedom violations, reversed by the Biden administration; critics warn it wastes resources and worsens outcomes.