Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims
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ABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he's ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians in the West African country.
The president also warned that he "will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria."
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