WASHINGTON — A Fox News report prompted President Donald Trump to call out Nigeria over the killing of Christians and then threaten military action , setting off a scramble in the White House over the weekend, according to multiple U.S. officials.

It’s still unclear what — if anything — the administration will do to counter Islamic militants in Nigeria , but precision drone strikes are among the preliminary options being considered, two U.S. officials said.

A White House spokesperson declined Monday to offer any details on the plans under consideration.

“At President Trump’s direction, the administration is planning options for possible action to stop the killing of Christians in Nigeria," the spokeswoman, Anna Kelly, said in a statement. "Any announcements will come from the Presid

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