In a fiery social media post, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed he had urged the Pentagon to consider a military intervention in Nigeria, following what he described as a growing threat to Christianity in the West African nation.
Trump, who had previously lobbied for a Nobel Peace Prize, accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christian communities, warning that continued violence could trigger U.S. intervention.
“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. wille immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’” Trump’s wrote.
The comments come amid ongoing insecurity in Nigeria,3 where intercommunal and extremist violence has claimed thousands of lives, affecting both Christians and Muslims. Analysts have warned against oversimplifying the conflict along religious lines.
Trump’s post drew mixed reactions online, with critics accusing him of inflaming tensions and undermining diplomatic efforts, while supporters praised his strong stance. The Nigerian government has yet to respond officially.
Reacting to the allegations, the Nigerian Presidency said President Bola Tinubu will meet with his United States counterpart, Donald Trump, in the coming days to discuss allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria.
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday, following Trump’s recent comments accusing the Nigerian government of ignoring attacks on Christians.
Bwala said the planned meeting would focus on counterterrorism cooperation and clarifying misconceptions.