Trump Reveals American Missionary Taken Hostage Is Returning Home
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American missionary Kevin Rideout, who was abducted in Niger, has been released after more than nine months in captivity and is returning home to the United States.
SIM International confirmed his release, saying it was grateful to announce that Rideout, described by the organization as “a good friend and brother in Christ,” had been freed after more than nine months in detention.
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was abducted in Niger and released after more than nine months of detention, is ready to fly home to the United States, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday.
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Christian missionary organization SIM International previously announced Rideout’s release.
“We are grateful to confirm that our good friend and brother in Christ, Kevin Rideout, has been released after over nine months in captivity,” the organization said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
President Donald Trump celebrated Kevin Rideout’s release in a post on Truth Social, saying Rideout was preparing to fly home to the United States after being reunited with his wife, Krista.
Trump said he looks forward to seeing Rideout and his wife at the White House. According to Trump, Rideout is the 110th captive American freed since the president’s inauguration.
I am happy to reveal that former hostage Kevin Rideout is getting ready to fly home to the United States after having been reunited with his beautiful wife, Krista. This return marks the 110th captive American liberated since I was sworn in as President for a second time. I look forward to seeing Kevin and Krista at the White House soon! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP
This is great news!
