The United States, through Rep. Riley M. Moore, has issued a sharp warning to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian government over ongoing attacks on Christians in the country. Moore’s statement signals that the Trump administration is no longer willing to “look the other way” as violence against religious minorities continues to escalate.
“To the Government of Nigeria and @officialABAT: President Trump has provided forewarning if you do not correct the current state of inaction to stop the killing of our brothers and sisters in Christ in your country,” Moore said. “The days of the US looking the other way are over—it will never happen on @POTUS’ watch.”
Moore urged Nigeria to cooperate in preventing further atrocities, emphasizing that “we want your people to live in peace—all of them, especially Christians.” He framed the issue in stark moral terms, warning that past attempts to challenge Trump’s resolve have failed. “We will not allow the gates of hell to prevail against the faithful,” Moore added.
The statement reflects a more aggressive posture from the US, directly tying Nigeria’s inaction to potential consequences under the Trump administration. While highlighting attacks on Christians, the statement risks oversimplifying Nigeria’s complex security challenges, which include widespread banditry, extremist groups like Boko Haram, and intercommunal violence affecting both Christian and Muslim communities.
Moore’s warning underscores the Trump administration’s framing of itself as a defender of persecuted Christians abroad. Yet it also raises questions about selective engagement and the broader implications for US-Nigerian relations. Whether Nigeria responds or continues its current path of inaction remains to be seen, but the message is unmistakable: under Trump, tolerance for ignoring attacks on Christians is over.
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