Donald Trump has not invaded Nigeria.
However, he did recently issue threats of potential military intervention and a cutoff of aid to Nigeria over what he described as the Nigerian government's failure to stop the mass killing of Christians by Islamic terrorists.
Here's what the situation involves:
* Designation: Trump designated Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" for alleged severe violations of religious freedom.
* Threats: He posted on social m
edia threatening to cut off all U.S. aid and suggested the U.S. "may very well go into that now disgraced country, 'guns-a-blazing,' to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists." He also ordered the Department of War (Defense Department) to "prepare for possible action."
* Nigerian Response: Nigeria's government has rejected the characterization of the country as religiously intolerant and disputed the claims of Christian "genocide," but has stated it would welcome U.S. help in fighting terrorism as long as its territorial integrity is respected.
While he has threatened military action, there has been no actual invasion or large-scale U.S. military intervention in Nigeria under this premise.
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