In Niger, Christian missionary Kevin Rideout was kidnapped in October 2025 and held for ten months. He was released recently and reunited with his wife, with President Trump announcing the news. Rideout expressed gratitude to Trump and shared that he sang 'Proud to be an American' during his captivity.
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