Key Points
- Donald Trump says Christianity in Nigeria now faces an “existential threat”. He blames radical Islamist groups for the killings.
- He declares Nigeria a “country of particular concern”. He says the United States must not stay silent on it.
- Trump asks US lawmakers to study the attacks. He says America is ready to defend Christian communities worldwide.
Former United States president Donald Trump has raised fresh concern over the safety of Christians in Nigeria. He said many believers are being killed and warned that the threat has become “existential” for Christian communities.
Trump also said Nigeria should now be treated as a “country of particular concern” by Washington, stressing that the attacks must be investigated and stopped. He linked the violence to extremist groups operating across parts of the country. Recent US–Nigeria security report
Why Trump is raising alarm
According to Trump, the number of Christians killed in Nigeria is now far too high when compared with the global figure. He pointed to data showing thousands of believers lost to attacks in recent years.
He said that when one nation records more deaths than many other places combined, the world must act fast. He also framed the issue as a global Christian concern, not only a Nigerian one.
Trump further argued that extremist groups should not be allowed to keep targeting worship centres, villages and faith leaders. He called the killings “mass slaughter” and said it must be addressed at once.
Call to US Congress
To push the matter further, Trump said he had asked Congressman Riley Moore to work with House Appropriations chairman Tom Cole on the crisis. He wants them to look into the situation and give him feedback on the scale of the attacks.
He said the United States “cannot stand by” while Nigerian Christians are being killed and insisted America is “ready, willing and able” to act in defence of Christian populations abroad. Nigeria church attack survivors share stories
Trump’s statement adds to long-running calls by rights groups for clearer protection of faith communities in parts of northern and central Nigeria.
It also puts fresh spotlight on Abuja’s handling of rural attacks, bandit raids and farmer–herder clashes, which often carry a religious tone even when rooted in land or security disputes.
For many Nigerian Christians, such high-level attention from Washington may push the issue higher on the global agenda. But analysts say real progress will still depend on stronger local policing, better intelligence and faster trials for terror-linked suspects.
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