BREAKING: Despite Tinubu’s Rejection, Trump Warns of U.S. Invasion Over Alleged Christian Genocide
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his accusations against Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians, warning that the United States could suspend all aid and consider military action if the violence continues.
Trump’s remarks have sparked concern among Nigerians, who say the country continues to enjoy relative religious harmony despite security challenges. Observers have also warned that the threat of a U.S. military intervention poses a serious diplomatic and security concern, noting that other nations that have experienced similar interventions are still grappling with instability.
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In a post shared on his official Truth Social account, Trump said Washington “may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns-a-blazing,” alleging that Islamic terrorists were targeting Christians in Nigeria. He added that he had instructed the U.S. “Department of War” to prepare for possible intervention, declaring that any attack would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.”
However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejected Trump’s claim and the designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” insisting that Nigeria remains a democracy committed to protecting religious freedom.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu reaffirmed:
“Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty. Since 2023, our administration has maintained open engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike, and continues to address security challenges that affect citizens across faiths and regions.”
He added that the characterization of Nigeria as religiously intolerant “does not reflect our national reality,” stressing that the government continues to work with the United States and other international partners “to deepen cooperation on the protection of communities of all faiths.”
