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U.S. officials met with Nigeria amid Trump's threat to deploy troops over extremism, though no deployment is planned.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s national security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the Pentagon amid heightened tensions following President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy U.S. troops into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” to combat extremists he claims are targeting Christians.
Trump directed the Department of War to prepare for rapid military action if Nigeria fails to act, citing conservative media and lawmakers’ claims, and reinstated Nigeria on a religious freedom violations list.
The U.S. has no permanent troops in Nigeria but maintains around 6,500 personnel across Africa focused on counterterrorism.
Officials cited major logistical and security challenges to deploying ground forces, especially after the U.S. withdrew from bases in Niger following a coup.
Despite the threats, U.S. officials said the pressure has led to candid talks with Nigerian leaders, including a recent delegation visit to lawmakers.
The Pentagon declined to disclose details about the meeting or any changes to military posture in Africa.
Los funcionarios estadounidenses se reunieron con Nigeria en medio de la amenaza de Trump de desplegar tropas por el extremismo, aunque no se planea el despliegue.