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Trump Announces Release of Hostage
President Trump announced that Kevin Rideout, an American missionary held hostage in Niger, has been released and is returning to the United States. The incident highlights ongoing international efforts to secure the release of hostages.
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The Hill
President Trump said Sunday that Kevin Rideout, an American previously held hostage in Niger, was reunited with his family after months of imprisonment overseas. Rideout, a 50-year-old pilot for a Christian missionary organization, was released from captivity in the West African country with the he
2026-08-17 19:01 UTC