Trump says he did not 'specifically' authorize Niger mission that killed four U.S. soldiers

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Trump says he did not 'specifically' authorize Niger mission that killed four U.S. soldiers
David Jackson and Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY Published 1:47 p.m. ET Oct. 25, 2017 | Updated 1:55 p.m. ET Oct. 25, 2017

WASHINGTON – President Trump on Wednesday said he did not "specifically" authorize the Niger mission that killed four U.S. soldiers earlier this month.

Asked by reporters whether he gave the go-ahead for the operation, Trump said: "No I didn’t. Not specifically.”

While it's unusual for presidents to distance themselves from military operations that result in loss of American life, Trump indicated he supports the overall mission in the west African nation.

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