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President Donald Trump said Saturday he has ordered the Defense Department to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria as he continues to accuse the nation of violence against Christians — an accusation Nigeria has repeatedly denied.

In a social media post criticizing what he called the “mass slaughter” of Christians in the country, Trump wrote the United States would “immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria” and warned the government there to “move fast.”

In the lengthy message, Trump said that the US “may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.”

“I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action,” Trump wrote. “If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians! WARNING: THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BETTER MOVE FAST!”

The announcement comes after Trump accused Nigeria of religious freedom violations on Friday, claiming that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria” and designating the nation as a “Country of Particular Concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act. The label is a suggestion that his administration has found that Nigeria has engaged or tolerated “systematic, ongoing, (and) egregious violations of religious freedom.”

In a social media post after the designation, but before Trump’s mention of the military, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wrote, “The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians.”

He added that Nigeria is “working with the United States government and the international community to deepen understanding and cooperation on protection of communities of all faiths.”

Tinubu’s press secretary, responding to a social media post from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning the “slaughter of thousands of Christians” called the characterization “a gross exaggeration of the Nigerian situation,” adding that “Christians, Muslims, churches and mosques are attacked randomly.”

“What our country requires from America is military support to fight these violent extremists in some states of our country, not designation as a nation of particular concern,” said Bayo Onanuga.

Both Christians and Muslims have been victims of attacks by radical Islamists in Nigeria. The violence in the country is driven by varying factors: Some incidents are religiously motivated and affect both groups, while others arise from disputes between farmers and herders over limited resources, as well as communal and ethnic tensions.

Although Christians are among those targeted, local reports indicate that most victims are Muslims living in Nigeria’s predominantly Muslim north.

Spokespersons for the White House and Tinubu’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/01/politics/trump-pentagon-nigeria-action

otipoju:
Let him speak slowly and clearly. They will be fine

I think his bigger challenge will be He understanding the Americans.

Nothing stops him.

It’s not by force to have a social media account.

This is hilarious, and you will think it it's easy when watching these games with a bottle of beer in hand.

Kriss216:
Would take the Police centuries to pay the fine.

They done pay am finish. Nigeria is not that lawless.

Are Nigerians still doubting if Covid-19 is real? Last time someone was saying he doesn't know anyone personally who has died from the disease.

Unfortunately, we only hear about the people who can afford to get tested and treated many others are dying without even knowing the cause.

JovialJune:
Lol one thing I love about Trump is he doesnt give up easily, he cannot be tamed, bought over, or pushed to a corner, his word is his bond, he cannot be victimised or cower in defeat, he obviously sees failure as a minute setback,

Goodluck to him in all his endeavors.

You just described Adolph Hitler without knowing it, that was his story before his destruction, of course barely destroying the world with himself.

ProDiverse:
I don't trust this man.

He doesn’t need nor care about your trust. You are at liberty to believe whatever “conspiracy” theory you want.

Virgohills:
She will be apprehended

Do well to update of further development on this matter. This is an interesting case

Don’t you think the Ife guy is complicit?

espn:
Nigerians sha...

Lolz, bros I tire for the people. See Trump see saint.

malcom1X:
And they said Trump is racist. This is not the only black guy he pardoned.

You guys don’t know Trump, He is the most racist and divisive president America has ever had.

Xscape1993:
You can never become US president. Trump has done far far better for the Americans than any president in the history of Us.

Big lie bro.

Righteousness2:
And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

Flee From ALL Appearances of Evil.

Guard your Salvation with all Diligence!

Eternity is a Personal Race.
Nobody will stand together nor even identical twins.
Nobody will stand for you Befor GOD..
Heaven is a Prepared Place for Prepared People..

Did I not say it that this guy does not understand the Bible. I hope not too many people take him seriously. Also read Deut 14:26 that’s if you have time to read bible because you sound like the Daddy G.Os puppets.

chatinent:
I'm interested in the documentary first.

Quote it for me.

Ee be like you know it could be cooked up story. Let him refer the documentary.

Imagine if this man was the president of Nigeria. I just hope Nigerians have learnt their lessons. These are the kind of people I like to see on the ballot come 2023

jnoz23:
"do not open"

na smell e go smell!

Kai! Haba mallam, your own no good at alllll

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But this is long overdue. Trump is a shame to the world, and I am more appalled by his misled followers who can't see beyond their noses.

Righteousness2:
GOD Bless you Sir for being an Instrument to the Kingdom of GOD.

GOD Bless you Sir For being a Willing tool in GOD'S Hands for these last days

GOD Bless you For standing Boldly with Isreal and Creating an Enabling Environment for the Church.

GOD Bless you For Declaring Boldly for JESUS Christ..

GOD Bless you For being Strong despite the fake news and evil doers

GOD Bless you For being the Most Patrotic President of all times.

GOD Bless you for shutting down Isis Noiselessly

GOD Bless you For being Real

Very Shortly, the World and its inhabitants will know and Understand that you were an instrument of Mercy used by GOD ALMIGHTY to get people to know JESUS and be Saved.

Very Shortly, the World and its inhabitants will see Clearly that you were the instrument used by GOD ALMIGHTY to delay Wrath from America and the World.

They will come Begging for you but it will too Late..

You Remain the World's Greatest President!

GOD Bless you Sir.
I Love you President Donald John Trump and I Support your Presidency Fully and Confidently, Anytime! Anyday! Anywhere!"

See you in the Sky...

You are a biblical fool. You know nothing about the bible nor Christianity...you have a long way to go

McTobe:
He is a human being as it should be, seeing the truth and saying it the way it is. If he run for Presidency I will give him my vote. Islam or no Islam this is the stock we need as a President

I totally agree with you, dude is young, educated and very rational.

There's something about this man that leaves me liking him everyday. I'm from the east but frankly this is a presidential material.

BlessedNuel:
E don set....fingers crossed

Nothing set bro. It's just a show of solidarity to Trump, a wasted effort.

Biden will be confirmed Winner.

You don't need a crossover night to have a blessed New Year, we just like being too religious.

You can declare the BEST New year in your closet or family alter. You don't even need any man of God to pray/prophecy for you.

This is one of the temptations Jesus meant when he taught us to pray saying “...lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil...” It’s not about shouting Kill him! Lock him up! Skin him alive! Temptation you don’t expect can befall you anytime, it is just the grave God.

IamFINESSE:
See him head

The man must be clueless and useless as buhari

This was one of the most sound leader Nigeria ever had. By the way I'm not a Northerner.

INTEGRITYA1:
If they eventually get rid of Trump, we will definitely miss him. What a straight forward man that do speak truth to your face.

Whatever Americans decided on whom to govern them, we Nigerians home and abroad wish them best of luck.

The most hated man is the one that speaks the truth. Plato.

Trump is the greatest lying leader of our generation

This is a shameful 'drowning man' effort to overturn the outcome of an election. Trump has been salivating at the opportunity of bringing the case before the Supreme Court which is heavily skewed (6-3) in favor of Conservatives (Republicans) but unfortunately this is the United States where the rule of law prevails over sycophancy.

Even Trump knows he lost but he's playing on the intelligence of his gullible supporters including the ones in Nigeria who see Trump as their saviour, the 'supposed' anti-LGBT Messiah.

Well, it's over

Neddstark:
TIME is owned by CNN
These people have basically done nothing. They didnt campaign. Just stayed in their homes, advocated mask use and won the elections. While the man that worked so hard, even got COVID in his campaign and still kept fighting lost. This American elections was a shame for brave and hardworking people.

You are very wrong! This is how people dish out false information and mislead other persons who will not bother to check.

TIME Magazine is not owned by CNN. TIME is owned by Marc & Lynn Benioff while CNN is owned by Warner Media.

You think election is won by how hard you campaigned or hardwork?

But what in the world were they thinking...quite ridiculous