U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a scathing criticism of Nigeria’s handling of ongoing attacks on Christian communities, calling the situation a “genocide” and accusing the government of failing in its basic duty to protect its people.
Speaking during a conservative radio interview on Friday (later highlighted by Fox News) Trump claimed that “thousands” of Christians are being killed and warned that the U.S. may cut financial aid to Nigeria if the violence continues unchecked.
“Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace,” he said. “They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it.”
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Trump also suggested that the U.S. could consider military action against extremist groups if Nigerian authorities do not take stronger steps to secure vulnerable communities.
His remarks came shortly after the U.S. War Department announced ongoing discussions with Nigerian officials on combating terrorist attacks, particularly those targeting Christians. The department posted on X that top U.S. security officials met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, alongside other senior government and military representatives.
The meeting reportedly focused on counterterrorism collaboration, protection of persecuted groups, and strengthening security assistance.
Congressman Riley M. Moore, who also met with the Nigerian delegation, echoed Trump’s concerns, saying the U.S. “will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or any form of religious persecution.”
He added that he will continue tracking developments and pressuring Nigeria to deepen cooperation with U.S. security efforts.
