Nigerian Govt Not Doing Enough to Stop Killings – Trump

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has again criticised the Nigerian Federal Government over what he described as targeted attacks on Christians in the country.

Speaking in an audio clip aired on Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show on Friday, Trump accused Nigerian authorities of failing to address ongoing violence and warned that U.S. financial support to Nigeria could be withdrawn if the situation persists.

“I think Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace. They are killing people by the thousands. It is a genocide, and I am really angry about it,” Trump said in the recording, alleging that the Nigerian government has been ineffective in curbing the killings.

He claimed that U.S. subsidies to Nigeria may be halted if the violence continues unchecked. “We give a lot of subsidy to Nigeria. We are going to end up stopping. The government has done nothing. They are very ineffective. They are killing Christians at will,” he added, insisting that the issue had not received sufficient international attention until he spoke out.

Trump has previously labelled Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern over alleged attacks on Christians, asserting that Christianity in the country faces an “existential threat.” He warned that if the Nigerian government fails to act, the American response would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.”

His latest comments heightened diplomatic tensions, prompting the Nigerian government to dispatch a delegation to Washington for high-level discussions.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, at the Pentagon on Thursday, where he reportedly urged stronger action against attacks on Christian communities.

Additionally, U.S. Congressman Riley Moore held talks with the Nigerian delegation on Wednesday in Washington, DC, describing the discussions as “frank, honest, and productive,” with a focus on counterterrorism cooperation and protecting vulnerable populations.

Members of the Nigerian delegation included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu; Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun; Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede; and Chief of Defence Intelligence Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Undiendeye, among others.