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| Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 11:19am On Nov 02, 2025 |
An American criminal defense attorney and former state and federal prosecutor, Ron Filipkowski, has raised concerns over the mental stability of United States President Donald Trump following the latter’s recent remarks suggesting possible military action against Nigeria. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Filipkowski reacted to Trump’s statement on potential U.S. intervention in Nigeria, saying, “At some point, we might have to consider the fact that he might be mentally unstable.” Filipkowski’s comments followed Trump’s directive to the U.S. Department of War to begin preparations for what he described as a possible military strike against Nigeria. The U.S. president accused the Nigerian government of “failing to protect Christians” amid ongoing attacks in parts of the country. In a message posted on his Truth Social account on Saturday, Trump said the United States would immediately suspend all aid and assistance to Nigeria if, according to him, the killing of Christians continued. He further hinted at a potential military intervention to, in his words, “completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists” allegedly responsible for the violence. Trump wrote, “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and 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.” The American president further directed the Department of War to begin necessary preparations, declaring that any response would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.” He warned the Nigerian government to act swiftly to prevent further violence against Christian communities, claiming that Christianity in Nigeria faces an existential threat. Trump’s statement has drawn widespread reactions in both the U.S. and Nigeria. Many observers view his comments as reckless and potentially destabilizing, while others see them as a reflection of his longstanding narrative that positions the U.S. as a global defender of Christianity. Tribune Online recalls that during his previous administration, Trump designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom. He also urged the U.S. Congress to investigate what he called the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump reiterated over the weekend that the United States “will not stand by” while Christians face attacks anywhere in the world, insisting that his government remains ready to defend Christian populations globally. However, Filipkowski’s remarks have reignited debates in Washington about Trump’s temperament and decision-making as he pursues another term in office. Several political commentators described the suggestion of military action against an allied African nation as “unprecedented” and “deeply troubling.” https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/02/threat-invade-nigeria-trump/
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| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by AqualinaXYZ: 11:26am On Nov 02, 2025 |
Wey your source oga Og fake bees |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by FreeStuffsNG: 11:47am On Nov 02, 2025 |
They're just waking up to it. Smh. Trump that suggested that disinfectant be injected into people in order to protect them against covid 19 and lately pushing his republican party legislators to invoke the filibuster even after he was told of the danger of such to their democracy. He doesn't even know where Nigeria is let alone how weak and dumb his threat sounded. His remark reminded me of Trucker Carlson's interview of Ted Cruz when Ted said that US should invade Iran. Tucker asked US Senator Ted Cruz if he knows the population of Iran. Ted went blank and admitted that he doesn't know. Carlson shook his head and told him that the population of Iran runs into over 80 million and Ted Cruz was dumb for suggesting that US invade Iran without thinking of where 80 million people will go to and the magnitude of such migration. Ted Cruz is in same boat with Trump. Trump is just worse. Trump once raised and imposed tarrif on an island full of penguins and seals!
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| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by zeuss: 11:59am On Nov 02, 2025*. Modified: 12:47pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
FreeStuffsNG:Even yesterday innocent Nigerian were killed in their sleep,..... Nigeria is soaked with the blood and cries of it citizens, we must welcome help in whatever guise and cost to save life, innocent helpless victims are overjoyed and ecstatic with the news of Trump coming to their rescue. On this Trumps deserves that Nobel prize. Trump loves these victims more that many Nigerians including you |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 12:03pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
zeuss:Where Trump got it wrong, Trump is not intending to save innocent Nigerians, he is intending to cause division among Nigerians for his selfish interest (Nigeria Oil, Lithium, etc) |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by zeuss: 12:23pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:Division? Muslims killing Christians, Muslim/Muslim presidency , a section ganging up to tople the government, the SE being marginalized, Igbo being frustrated with policies and their properties being demolished is not remotely an indicator of a united country |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 12:27pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
zeuss:SIT AT HOME: Where is Trump when IPOB'S are killing innocent Igbos? Where is Trump when Bandits are attacking and killing Muslims in Mosques? |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by budaatum: 12:41pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:Pity many Nigerians are blinded to this by their naivete and lack of knowledge. https://www.nairaland.com/8552537/does-nigeria-really-need-trumps#137324084
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| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by zeuss: 12:42pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:All the points u raised are non relevant did Igbo tell u IPOB is killing them? Igbo have said many times that their killers are not IPOB,,,Your narratives remains your own and sways nobody especially not trump, truth remains what it is,, |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by GiftofGod77(m): 1:29pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
One needs to understand President Trump. He is referring to striking Islamist Fulani killing militias that our sate had left them untouched and is even negotiating with them as if they were an extension of the state. Secondly he is only trying to make political pressure on our leadership. The lawyer needs to come or get first hand information on what is going on here to know what is going on |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 2:31pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
zeuss:You're deviating from the truth. Trump kept a deaf ear when Muslims are being killed. Trump kept a deaf ear when the IPOB terrorists unleashed terror on the IGBO people by declaring (Monday Sit at home) |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by zeuss: 3:27pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:The Igbo didn't complain about sit at home don't drink panadol for a headache that is non existent. iPob did shed a drop of blood before they were labeled terrorists by buhari they are yet to act in tandem to your forced label. Is it not the same Igbo people Nigeria is marginalizing and frustrating? What have you ever said about the Igbo that were stopped by force and violence from exercising their civic duty of voting in elections in Lagos or their property that is being demolished by their fellow country men? If trump speaks up for them now you will also scream logical lies |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by NothingDoMe: 4:23pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:He will now pack the oil and lithium abi? How much did he pack from Iran after striking the country? |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 4:36pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
NothingDoMe:Pls go back to history and find out about International trade: Trump eyes Nigeria’s lithium industry. There are strong indications that United States President, Donald Trump, may be setting his sights on Nigeria’s burgeoning lithium industry, a sector increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of the global energy transition.
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| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by NothingDoMe: 4:40pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:You didn't answer my question. All the counties that US entered to fight terrorist, how did they pack the minerals from those countries? You can phone a friend. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 4:41pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
NothingDoMe:You can't be spoonfed. Go and do your research before quoting people |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by NothingDoMe: 4:48pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:I thought so. No single evidence of resources being stolen yet unashamed to relentlessly spew fabricated propaganda. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 4:51pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
NothingDoMe:Lazy folks looking for every information free of charge. We are in the era where you can do your own research at your doorstep. Pls wake up |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by NothingDoMe: 4:57pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:"Affirmanti non neganti incumbit probatio" He who alleges must prove. You made an accusation without a single shred of evidence to back it up. I should dig up your nonexistent evidence for you? 🤡 NB: I suspect we'll soon switch to tribal warfare when you can't defend your allegations. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 4:59pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
NothingDoMe:Did Donald Trump Attack Iran Because of Minerals? Months after China ceased exports on an incredibly valuable metal used to produce ammunition, the United States has attacked a country that just found a MASSIVE supply of it. Interesting timing or...? So you might be asking right now: why am I talking about Kiron Skinner? Because reading her words within the text of Project 2025 is what made me realize that the United States’ illegal attack on Iran was not so much about supporting Israel… It was about extracting an incredibly valuable mineral called antimony that we use for everything from military ammo to night vision goggles. https://underthedesknews.substack.com/p/did-donald-trump-attack-iran-because |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Horus(m): 5:26pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHhpFFh1esI Trump Just Threatened A Religious Military Invasion In Nigeria |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by NothingDoMe: 5:31pm On Nov 02, 2025*. Modified: 8:23pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:You tried at least to get a conspiracy website that doesn't have any shred of evidence. 20/100 I think i have to make my question stand out clearly because I don't think you understand. The question is HOW and not WHY. HOW did the USA pack the minerals from the countries they entered? How did they intend to pack the resources from Iran? Again, you may phone a friend. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by doncartel: 5:38pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
So Tinubu that openly defecates on himself is not mentally unstable? Someone that is trying to turn Nigeria into a one party state. He’s at the highest level of mental instability. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Fareke(op): 6:59pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
NothingDoMe:Get well soon |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by SpaceX: 7:09pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
See the way Muslims are panicking, guilty conscience hurting them like fire. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by safarifarms(m): 7:21pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:How more wicked can people be than to twist an interest to eliminate terrorists who are killing and maiming Nigerians into an oil interest? How much oil is being drilled from Northern Nigeria which is the epicenter of the killings? People who in the past acknowledged the killings going on are today denying it just because they are feeding fat from the present administration. How more selfish can that be? Denying the deaths and groaning of Nigerians so that you can keep your place at the table. Disgusting |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by NothingDoMe: 8:22pm On Nov 02, 2025 |
Fareke:Lol. I was expecting that. At least you spared us the usual religious/tribal card. 😄 Has America looted resources from any nation they entered? How did they loot these resources? Ask questions from your WhatsApp group, FreeStuffs. We all know it is you. Lol. Selah. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by odejimioflagos: 12:47am On Nov 03, 2025 |
Nigeria is a sovereign nation, and we will not accept any threats to our sovereignty, including from Trump. We solve Nigerian problems with Nigerian solutions. |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Came4amod: 10:55am On Nov 03, 2025 |
Fareke:That's very bold |
| Re: Threat To Invade Nigeria: Trump May Be Mentally Unstable – US Attorney by Elusive001: 12:36pm On Nov 04, 2025 |
Terrorists and their supporters fighting back. |
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