Trump directs Pentagon to prepare for potential military action in Nigeria

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he has instructed the Defense Department to prepare for possible military intervention in Nigeria amid ongoing developments.

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US President Donald Trump wrote on social media that he has ordered the Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria as he continues to accuse the nation of not doing enough to stem violence against Christians — an accusation Nigeria has repeatedly denied.

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