“Nigeria Is a Disgrace — It’s Genocide and I’m Really Angry,” Says President Trump

President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of the Nigerian government on Friday, accusing authorities of failing to stop what he called the mass killing of Christians in the country. Speaking on a conservative radio programme, in comments later replayed by Fox News, he alleged that thousands had been murdered and described the situation as “genocide.”

Trump said his administration’s decision to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious persecution remained in force and warned that Washington could take stronger measures if progress was not visible. He expressed frustration over continued extremist attacks and claimed the United States might reconsider its financial support to Nigeria. “We give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping,” he said, adding that military action against Islamist militant groups was also on the table if Nigerian authorities failed to better protect Christian communities.

His remarks came as the U.S. War Department confirmed it was working closely with Abuja to address escalating violence. The Secretary of the Department said on X that he had met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser to discuss “horrific violence against Christians” and reiterated that the administration was committed to helping end attacks carried out by jihadist groups.

The comments followed a high-level meeting in Washington between Congressman Riley M. Moore and a delegation of senior Nigerian officials led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The group included ministers, defence chiefs, police leadership, and diplomats. According to a statement, the session provided an opportunity for a candid exchange on religious persecution, terrorism threats, and the wider security challenges confronting communities across Nigeria. Nigerian officials outlined their concerns regarding counterterrorism operations, security assistance, and the protection of vulnerable populations.

Congressman Moore said the United States was ready to deepen cooperation and made clear that ongoing violence against Christians would not be overlooked. The statement emphasized that the administration’s warnings should be taken seriously and that officials would continue monitoring developments while urging Nigeria to work more closely with American partners to halt the bloodshed.

Moore later issued a detailed release reaffirming his stance after what he described as a productive discussion with the Nigerian delegation on the threats posed by extremist groups and the suffering of Christian communities.