U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized the Nigerian government over the ongoing killings of Christians, describing the situation as a “genocide” and labeling Nigeria a “disgrace.”
Speaking on a conservative radio program on Friday, comments later highlighted by Fox News, Trump claimed that thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria and accused the government of failing to protect its citizens from extremist violence.
“Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace. They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it,” Trump said. He further warned that the United States could cut off financial aid to Nigeria if the situation does not improve, emphasizing Washington’s prior designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious persecution.
Trump also reiterated the possibility of U.S. military intervention against Islamist militant groups if the Nigerian government does not take stronger action to protect vulnerable communities.
The remarks came shortly after the U.S. War Department disclosed efforts to work with the Nigerian government to combat terrorist attacks targeting Christians. Secretary of the War Department posted on X that he met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser and his team to discuss “the horrific violence against Christians” and opportunities for cooperation to end the bloodshed.
The Nigerian delegation in Washington included National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attoney General Chief Lateef Fagbemi, and senior military officials. According to the U.S. statement, discussions were described as “frank, honest, and productive,” focusing on counterterrorism challenges, security assistance, and the protection of vulnerable communities.
Congressman Riley M. Moore, who met with the Nigerian delegation, stressed that the U.S. remains ready to coordinate with Nigeria and that “as President Trump made abundantly clear, the United States will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution.”
Moore emphasized that he will continue monitoring developments and push the Nigerian government to accept U.S. cooperation to address the ongoing violence and terrorist threats.
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