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Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Protections for Christians

President Trump threatened Nigeria with possible military action and an aid cutoff, accusing its government of failing to protect Christians. He said he ordered the Pentagon to prepare; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth replied, “Yes sir.” The warning followed Trump’s plan to label Nigeria a country of particular concern. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected the accusations, citing protections for all faiths. Analysts say strikes would be difficult after a U.S. withdrawal from Niger and would likely need Nigerian cooperation. Violence by multiple groups harms Christians and Muslims. U.S. health aid provides about 21 percent of Nigeria’s national health budget.

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