Trump Threatens Military Intervention Over Alleged Christian Killings in Nigeria: Tensions Rise Between US and Nigerian Leadership

Nov 03, 2025 09:16 pm CST

US President Donald Trump has threatened potential military operations in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians, despite Nigerian officials asserting that violence affects both Christians and Muslims equally. This diplomatic tension emerges as experts confirm Nigeria's complex conflicts—including jihadist activity, criminal gangs, and farmer-herder disputes—claim victims across religious lines, contradicting claims of targeted Christian persecution.