U.S. military strikes in Nigeria reflect long-standing counterterrorism efforts against radical Islam and were coordinated with Nigerian authorities, retired Army Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer said Friday.
The president of Project Sentinel said on Newsmax’s “Rob Schmitt Tonight” that U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria ordered by President Donald Trump were consistent with long-running counterterrorism efforts in sub-Saharan Africa and designed to defend Christians targeted by extremist groups.
Shaffer responded to Democrat criticism questioning the legality and scope of the operation.
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