Trump Says ISIS Second-in-Command Was Killed in Africa
President Trump announced the death of a high-ranking ISIS leader in Africa. The leader was reportedly the second in command of the terror group and had been under surveillance prior to his death. This operation was carried out in collaboration with Nigerian forces.
- ▪President Trump confirmed the killing of a top ISIS leader in Africa.
- ▪The leader was identified as the second in command of ISIS globally.
- ▪The operation involved cooperation between U.S. and Nigerian forces.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ ISIS second in command killed by U.S. and Nigerian forces — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed by US and Nigerian forces - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Trump says ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki eliminated — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Trump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed — Al Jazeera English
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CopiedPresident Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States and Nigerian forces killed a top ISIS leader in Africa. He said the terror group leader is the second in command globally and was being monitored before he was killed. NBC’s Julie Tsirkin reports for Saturday TODAY from the White House.May 16, 2026
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