Overview
- Trump announced on Truth Social that U.S. forces conducted lethal attacks against ISIS fighters in northwest Nigeria.
- He framed the operation as retaliation for killings of Christians and said the action was intended to deter further violence.
- He claimed the Department of Defense carried out several precise strikes and praised U.S. military capabilities.
- The president warned more militants would be killed if attacks on Christians continue and signed off with a Christmas message.
- News outlets reported the claim as developing and said they had requested official details on targets, casualties, and scope after a prior November directive to prepare for possible action.