Will Trump order US military operations in Nigeria?

Published November 28, 2025 5:55am ET



Venezuela is not the only global hot spot where President Donald Trump is considering launching U.S. military strikes.

In early November, Trump said he ordered armed forces leaders to prepare for action in Nigeria to tackle Islamist militant groups, accusing the government of failing to protect Christians. This followed vocal pleas from religious leaders, members of Congress, and others about attacks from the terrorist group Boko Haram.

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