Trump Threatens Potential US Military Intervention in Nigeria Over Christian Persecution

Nov 03, 2025 04:21 pm CST

President Donald Trump has indicated possible US military deployment or air strikes in Nigeria to address the persecution of Christians, following the country's addition to the "Countries of Particular Concern" list for religious freedom violations. Trump stated he "would not allow" the continued killing of Christians in the West African nation, raising international concerns about potential US military intervention in Africa's most populous country.