Overview
- Trump said on Truth Social that the United States would suspend aid and could act "with guns blazing" in Nigeria, adding he had instructed the "Department of War" to prepare options.
- Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued a formal rebuttal, calling the portrayal inaccurate and affirming constitutional guarantees of religious freedom with an openness to cooperation.
- The administration has designated Nigeria a "country of particular concern" for violations of religious freedom, escalating diplomatic pressure on Abuja.
- Trump allies have promoted a tally of more than 7,000 Christians killed in 2025, a figure the reporting notes has not been independently verified and largely originates from advocacy groups.
- Observers highlight that Nigeria’s violence stems from multiple factors, including Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks and farmer–herder conflicts, with data indicating civilians of different faiths are targeted.