Trump's Nigeria Strike Threat Jolts Washington and Reignites Debate on A

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : For months, U.S. military planners had anticipated a steady focus on border security, China's expanding military influence, and NATO's readiness in response to Russia's aggression.
32% : A senior West African diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, described Trump's language as "unhelpfully dramatic," adding that "Nigeria's internal challenges require sustained diplomatic engagement, not threats of air strikes.
29% : His statement arrived shortly after Nigeria was added to the U.S. State Department's "Countries of Particular Concern" list -- a classification that signals alleged violations of religious freedoms.

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