Trump Hints at Possible U.S. Military Action in Nigeria
Trump says the U.S. may send troops or launch air strikes in Nigeria over rising attacks on Christians, warning Washington “won’t allow it to continue.”
Trump Hints at Possible U.S. Military Action in Nigeria
(Reuters, Nov 2) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States may deploy troops or launch air strikes in Nigeria to stop what he described as the killing of large numbers of Christians in the country.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump was asked if he envisioned U.S. ground troops or air operations in Nigeria.
“Could be. I mean, other things. I envisage a lot of things,” Trump said.
“They’re killing record numbers of Christians in Nigeria... We’re not going to allow that to happen.”
The remarks came as Trump returned to Washington after a weekend at his Florida residence. On Saturday, he warned that the U.S. could take military action if Nigeria failed to stop attacks on Christian communities.
The U.S. also re-added Nigeria to its list of “Countries of Particular Concern” — nations accused of violating religious freedoms. Other countries on the list include China, Russia, North Korea, Pakistan, and Myanmar.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, has faced long-running violence linked to Islamist militants, armed groups, and clashes between farming and herding communities.
Trump did not provide a timeline or details on possible U.S. intervention.
