US President Donald Trump has responded to reports of Christian killings in Nigeria, directing the House Appropriations Committee to probe the situation.
The announcement was made on October 31, 2025, through his Truth Social account.
Summary of Trump’s Post
Trump said that Christians in Nigeria are facing a serious threat, claiming that thousands have been killed, allegedly by radical Islamist groups.
He instructed Congressman Riley Moore, Chairman Tom Cole, and the House Appropriations Committee to begin investigations. Trump also stressed that America is prepared to defend Christian communities around the world.
Read Trump’s statement below:
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.
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.
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