WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Christianity is in “existential danger” in Nigeria, blaming “radical Islamists” for the violence and “genocide” targeting Christian communities. He announced that he has ordered increased surveillance of the country and directed lawmakers to investigate the issue.
President Trump stated that Christians in Nigeria are being killed and that if action is not taken, Nigeria could transform from a Christian nation to a Muslim one. He has specifically tasked two congressmen, Rep. Riley Moore and Rep. Tom Cole, with resolving the issue of the growing threat to Christianity in Nigeria.
Trump Demands Investigation Report
The American President has ordered Congressmen Moore and Cole to immediately investigate the matter in conjunction with a Senate committee and submit a report, upon which further decisions will be made.
“America will not tolerate the persecution of Christianity and its followers,” Trump said. “Persecution of Christianity is happening in many countries, not just Nigeria, and America cannot sit idly by after seeing this. Every possible effort will be made to save Christianity. If we have to go against the Muslim religion and Muslims for this, we will, but we will not tolerate the danger to our faith.”
Targeted Attacks on Christians
President Trump highlighted a recent terrorist attack in a Nigerian village where approximately 20 Christians were killed. He cited data suggesting that in 2024, 70% of people killed worldwide in the name of religion were Christians from Nigeria.
He identified groups like Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), and Fulani militant herdsmen as being responsible for this genocide. In response to the escalating violence against Christians, Trump asserted that the U.S. must increase pressure on Nigeria, emphasizing that this slaughter and violence has been ongoing for several years and that the Nigerian government needs to become more active in addressing it.
