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Trump Orders Strikes Against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria Over Christian Killings

  • Donald Trump announced US forces launched "powerful and deadly" strikes against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria.
  • The strikes were ordered by Trump as Commander in Chief, targeting "ISIS Terrorist Scum."
  • Trump stated the action was in response to ISIS "targeting and viciously killing innocent Christians" in the African nation.
  • He had previously warned these terrorists of "hell to pay" if they continued the slaughter.
  • The announcement was made via Truth Social and shared by The White House on X.

Why It Matters: US launched strikes against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria, ordered by Trump, citing attacks on Christians.

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