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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 14, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET · Updated August 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM ET

Trump announces rescue of American missionary kidnapped in Niger

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NPR. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

President Trump announced the return of American missionary Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped in Niger. Rideout had been held in West Africa before his release.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 hr ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from PJ Media.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

PJ Media 1 hr ago
Trump Announces Rescue of American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

NPR 8 hr ago
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released

Coverage timeline

Aug 14, 8:11 AM ET
8 hr ago
NPR
U.S. missionary who was kidnapped in Niger is released
Aug 14, 2:29 PM ET
1 hr ago
PJ Media
Trump Announces Rescue of American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger
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