US EditionWhat We’re Watching: Trump Threatens Nigeria, & More
Trump warns of a swift military response over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria, despite Nigerian officials disputing the religious basis and emphasizing sovereignty.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social threatening to stop all aid and to go into Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and largest oil producer, 'guns-a-blazing'.
- After appeals from lawmakers, Congressmember Riley Moore urged immediate action and Trump requested reports from Moore, Congressmember Tom Cole, and the House Appropriations Committee; the administration recently revoked Wole Soyinka's visa and cut refugee admissions from 125,000 to 7,500.
- Nigerian officials and West African experts refuted claims of Christian genocide, noting Boko Haram mainly attacks northern Borno where most victims are Muslim.
- The Nigerian response stressed sovereignty and practical support needs, saying it welcomes U.S. military aid if sovereignty is respected and requests equipment, access, not American soldiers' boots.
- The administration cut refugee admissions to 7,500 from 125,000, while Nigerian diaspora in Houston, Texas highlight professional contributions amid Christian nationalist movement interest; commentators note the President of Nigeria is Muslim married to a Christian wife.
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Donald Trump's planned invasion of Nigeria continues to cause concern. Observers wonder what such a military strike could look like at all? Trump had previously threatened that the attack would be "fast, brutal and sweet."
‘We Stand by Ready’—President Trump Warns Nigeria To Stop Persecuting Christians
President Donald Trump made known that he is aware of the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and announced that he is making Nigeria a “country of particular concern.” Read MoreThe post ‘We Stand by Ready’—President Trump Warns Nigeria To Stop Persecuting Christians appeared first on Christian News Now.
What We’re Watching: Trump threatens Nigeria, & More
Trump threatens hit on Nigeria over plight of ChristiansUS President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened military action against Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, over the government’s alleged failure to protect Christian communities, who make up nearly half of the country’s 231 million people. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu rejected the claims, which echo a growing concern about anti-Christian violence among the American right, though hi…
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