Donald Trump has hinted at possible U.S. military intervention in Nigeria over rising Christian killings.
He said Washington will not tolerate continued attacks against Christians or government inaction.
United States President Donald Trump has said the U.S. may take military steps in Nigeria to stop what he called the killing of Christians in record numbers.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, November 2, Trump revealed that he had asked the Department of Defense to prepare for possible action in response to reports of attacks on Christian communities in parts of Nigeria.
When asked if he was considering deploying troops or ordering airstrikes, Trump replied, “Could be. I mean, other things. They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria. They’re killing them in very large numbers. We’re not going to allow that to happen.”
His remarks followed an earlier post on his Truth Social platform, where he said the United States could stop all aid to Nigeria and possibly take direct military action. In the post, Trump accused the Nigerian government of allowing the killings to continue, saying the U.S. might “go into that now disgraced country, guns blazing, to completely wipe out the terrorists committing these atrocities.”
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also reacted to the statement, noting that the Department of War was preparing for action. He said the killing of innocent Christians “must end immediately.”
Responding to the comments, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected the claim that his government tolerates religious violence. He said his administration remains committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of all citizens regardless of faith. Tinubu added that religious harmony has always been a part of Nigeria’s identity and assured that his government would continue working to maintain peace and unity across the country.
Trump’s comments have added a new dimension to ongoing discussions about religious violence and international involvement in Nigeria’s internal security issues.
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