Overview
- He told reporters aboard Air Force One on Nov. 2 that deploying ground forces or conducting airstrikes in Nigeria is possible.
- On Nov. 1 he posted that the U.S. would suspend all aid and support if Nigeria continues to allow killings of Christians.
- He warned that the United States could attack what he called terrorists if Nigerian authorities do not act.
- The reports cite no confirmed U.S. operational plans or identified targets, and there was no immediate public response from Nigerian officials.
- Major Japanese outlets relayed the remarks via Kyodo wire copy, noting the absence of further detail from U.S. defense officials.