Trump announces release of missionary kidnapped in West Africa

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What we know

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

The Gateway Pundit 49 min ago

President Trump Brings Another American Home-Announces Return of Christian Missionary Kevin Rideout Who Was Kidnapped and Held by Jihadi Terrorists in West Africa ↗

Washington Examiner 50 min ago

Trump secures release of US missionary Kevin Rideout held by Niger terrorist group ↗

WND 1 hr ago

‘Glad to have helped!’ Trump confirms he’s secured release of U.S. missionary kidnapped by Jihadi terrorists ↗

Just the News 18 hr ago

Trump confirms Christian missionary captured by Jihadis back in U.S. custody ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (3)

ABC News 58 min ago

American missionary Kevin Rideout released after 9 months in captivity in Niger ↗

Daily Kos 3 hr ago

Yet another Trump fan has a FAFO moment ↗

NPR 5 hr ago

U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released ↗

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