US EditionWhat to Know About Trump’s Military Threats in Nigeria, Claims of Christian Persecution
- President Donald Trump threatened to send U.S. forces to Nigeria if the government does not stop Islamic terrorist organizations from killing Christians, stating that the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid if efforts to protect Christians are not implemented.
- The Nigerian government expressed openness to U.S. help but emphasized the need to respect its sovereignty, with Daniel Bwala stating, 'We welcome U.S. assistance as long as it recognizes our territorial integrity.'
- Open Doors reports that approximately 3,100 Nigerian Christians have been killed this year, which contributes to the broader issue of religion-based violence in the country.
- Trump's comments have alarmed Nigerian officials, prompting the government to welcome potential American intervention against Islamic extremist groups threatening Christians.
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What to know about Trump’s military threats in Nigeria, claims of Christian persecution
President Trump’s promise to defend persecuted Christians in Nigeria has put Abuja on the back foot and thrust Africa’s most populous country into the president’s unpredictable crosshairs. Trump threatened over the weekend to mobilize American troops against Islamist terrorists killing Christians, blaming Nigeria’s leaders for failing to tackle the problem and labeling it a "country of particular concern" (CPC) because of religious violence. T…
Trump Says He Will Not Allow Record Killing of Christians in Nigeria - Could Be Airstrikes or Even Boots on the Ground
President Donald Trump has taken strong stances on a number of international issues — and always on the side of preserving the most peace possible. From the Ukraine-Russia war, to […] The post Listen: Trump Says He Will Not Allow Record Killing of Christians in Nigeria - Could Be Airstrikes or Even Boots on the Ground appeared first on The Western Journal.
Trump threatens military action if Nigeria fails to end religious persecution
President Donald Trump holds a press briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in August 2025. / Credit: Joey Sussman/ Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Nov 3, 2025 / 18:30 pm (CNA). U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria if it fails to end Christian persecution.“If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria and …
Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday 2 November his threats of an armed intervention in Nigeria, which he accuses of persecuting Christians. Elements of response with Marc-Antoine Perugia de Montclos, researcher and specialist of Nigeria.
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