US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Condemns Trump’s Military Threat to Nigeria as “Reckless and Dangerous”
U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-California) has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s threat of unilateral military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide, describing the rhetoric as “reckless” and potentially dangerous for communities already facing widespread insecurity.
Jacobs, a ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, made the remarks on Thursday during a congressional hearing reviewing Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
The Congresswoman argued that portraying Nigeria’s complex violence as a strictly religious conflict distorts reality and fuels tensions.
“It is counterproductive to adopt overly simplistic narratives about the multiple, complex, overlapping security challenges across the country,” she said.
Jacobs insisted that both Christian and Muslim communities suffer from insecurity, citing recent incidents like the killings and church kidnapping in Kwara State and the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State as examples of the broad spectrum of victims.
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She stressed that Trump’s threat to intervene militarily violates both U.S. law and international norms: “Any unilateral military action in Nigeria would be illegal. Congress has not authorised the use of force in Nigeria, and any action without Nigeria’s consent violates international law.”
Jacobs warned that Trump’s statements are already having negative consequences, noting, “We are already receiving reports of increased tensions between Christian and Muslim populations following this rhetoric.” She maintained that addressing Nigeria’s serious security challenges requires nuanced analysis and cooperation, not inflammatory threats.
Meanwhile, US Congressman Riley M. Moore has continued to defend Christians in Nigeria when ye met with a high-level Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to discuss the alleged ‘Christian genocide’.
Moore insisted that the United States, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, would not tolerate violence against Christians. He described the meeting as “frank, honest, and productive,” stressing that tangible steps must be taken to ensure Christians are not subjected to persecution, displacement, or death simply for their faith.
In all his rhetoric he did not mention Muslims as victims of terrorism in Nigeria.
The Congressman claimed that terrorist and banditry groups specifically targeted Christian communities in the Northeast and Middle Belt regions without expantiating. He urged Nigerian officials to seize the opportunity to deepen ties with the United States, reiterating that Congress and the President are united in their resolve to end violence against Christians and dismantle terrorist networks.
By PRNigeria
