Trump Labels Nigeria A Country Of Particular Concern Over Alleged Christian Genocide
President Donald Trump has announced that Nigeria has been designated a “Country of Particular Concern,” citing what he described as an “existential threat” to Christianity in the nation.
In a post shared on Truth Social on Friday, Trump accused radical Islamist groups of carrying out widespread killings of Christians across Nigeria, calling the situation a “mass slaughter” that the international community must no longer ignore.
He noted that thousands of Christians have been murdered this year alone and urged U.S. lawmakers to take immediate action to address the crisis.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’—but that is the least of it,” Trump stated.
The president called on Congressman Riley Moore, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, and others to investigate and provide a detailed report on the matter.
“When Christians, or any such group, are slaughtered as is happening in Nigeria, something must be done. The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities continue. We are ready and willing to defend our great Christian population around the world,” he added.
Trump’s declaration marks one of his most forceful responses to reports of religious persecution in Africa and is expected to renew debate over U.S. engagement in Nigeria’s deepening security and humanitarian crisis.
