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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his fierce criticism of the Nigerian government, accusing it of allowing what he described as a “genocide” against Christians across the country.
Trump made the claims during an interview on a conservative radio programme, with his remarks later amplified by Fox News, which highlighted the exchange and the severity of his accusations.
Trump alleged that “thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria,” blaming the Nigerian authorities for failing to aggressively confront extremist groups responsible for the violence. He revisited his administration’s decision to categorize Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution. According to Trump, Washington is prepared to reevaluate its financial relationship with Nigeria. “We give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping,” he warned.
He also issued a strong threat of potential U.S. military intervention against jihadist groups if Abuja does not take decisive action. “They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it,” Trump said. He added that if the United States were forced to intervene directly, “it will be fast, vicious, and sweet.”
Trump’s comments came shortly after American defense officials confirmed ongoing cooperation with Nigeria in addressing extremist violence. A high-level Nigerian delegation, led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, held meetings with senior U.S. lawmakers and defense officials. The delegation included top military commanders, security chiefs, diplomats, and justice representatives. The discussions reportedly focused on counterterrorism, the protection of vulnerable communities, and the rising threat posed by jihadist groups targeting Christian populations.
U.S. officials described the engagement as “frank and productive,” emphasizing opportunities for stronger coordination. Still, Trump insisted that the U.S. “will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution,” stressing that his warnings were not idle threats.
The tension underscores a growing international spotlight on Christian persecution in Nigeria, the country’s worsening insecurity, and the pressure on the Nigerian government to intensify its counterterrorism response.
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