As the Christian genocide in Nigeria continues, President Trump is threatening to take military action. This afternoon, President Trump issued a strong warning to the Nigerian government: either stop the persecution and killing of Christians happening across the country or we will! President Trump has ordered the Department of War to prepare to “wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.” He is also threatening to cut off all U.S. aid to Nigeria. Read his full statement on Truth Social here: If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, “guns-a-blazing,” to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians! WARNING: THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BETTER MOVE FAST! Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Department of War is actively preparing to take action. Read his statement here: Yes sir. The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately. The Department of War is preparing for action. Either the Nigerian Government protects Christians, or we will kill the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. pic.twitter.com/C0v9RHGoS1 — Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) November 1, 2025 Over the past decade, Islamic terrorist groups like Boko Haram have taken over in Nigeria. It’s estimated that over 50,000 Christians have been killed and over 18,000 churches burned down since 2009. For some background, Grok provided a summary of the horrific Christian genocide happening in Nigeria: Is it happening? Yes, severe targeted violence against Christians in Nigeria qualifies as genocidal under UN definitions for many advocacy groups (e.g., Genocide Watch, Intersociety) due to systematic killings, church burnings, and displacement aimed at eradicating Christian communities in the north and Middle Belt. However, the Nigerian government and analysts (e.g., Al Jazeera, DW) dispute the “genocide” label, framing it as multifaceted insecurity from ethnic/resource conflicts affecting all groups, not a state-led religious extermination. As of November 2025, U.S. leaders like President Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz cite it as genocide, prompting calls for sanctions and potential intervention. Why? Perpetrators: Islamist militants (Boko Haram, ISWAP) and radicalized Fulani herdsmen launch attacks to impose Sharia, eliminate “infidels,” and seize land from Christian farmers. Root causes: Religious extremism intersects with ethnic tensions, climate-driven resource scarcity (e.g., grazing disputes), and government inaction/complicity allegations. Violence has escalated southward since 2023, with 80% of global faith-based Christian deaths occurring in Nigeria. Context: Nigeria’s 50/50 Christian-Muslim divide, Sharia in 12 northern states, and weak security exacerbate targeting of churches/clergy. How many killed? 2025 (so far): ~7,000–7,087 Christians (avg. 32–35/day), per Intersociety and ICC reports (Jan–Aug/Oct data); includes massacres like Yelwata (280 killed, June). ~3.3 million displaced. Cumulative (2009–2025): ~52,000–125,000 Christians, with 18,000+ churches destroyed. Figures from NGOs like Open Doors; disputed by officials as inflated. On Friday, President Trump added Nigeria to the “Country of Particular Concern” list. He announced on Truth Social: Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” — But that is the least of it. When Christians, or any such group, is slaughtered like is happening in Nigeria (3,100 versus 4,476 Worldwide), something must be done! I am asking Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into this matter, and report back to me. The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other Countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great Christian population around the World! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA