Trump Threatens Military Action, Aid Cut Over Nigeria Christian Violence

President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Nigeria, threatening to send U.S. military forces "guns-a-blazing" to stop violence against Christians if the Nigerian government does not act swiftly. He has ordered the Department of War to prepare for possible military action and warned that U.S. aid to Nigeria would be cut off if the killings continue. Nigeria's government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, rejects these accusations, emphasizing the country's constitutional protections for religious freedom and the celebration of religious diversity. The violence in Nigeria involves complex ethnic and religious dynamics, with Islamist insurgent groups like Boko Haram targeting Christians, but also includes longstanding conflicts between farmers and herders. Trump's stance has drawn support from some quarters but also concern over potential U.S. military involvement in Africa. The situation has prompted calls from U.S. lawmakers and commissions to investigate and, in some cases, sanction Nigerian officials over the ongoing attacks on religious communities.