American congressman Riley Moore has cautioned the Nigerian government against downplaying President Donald Trump’s readiness to intervene over the persistent killings of Christians in the country.
In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Moore said President Trump would not hesitate to act decisively if the violence continues.
“Do not test President Trump’s resolve – he is serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore warned.
The lawmaker also appealed to Nigerian authorities to collaborate with the United States in addressing the crisis.
“I am asking the Nigerian government to do the right thing and partner with the United States to protect Christians and end the slaughter of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” he added.
Trump had earlier taken to his Truth Social platform to express deep concern over what he described as the “existential threat” facing Christianity in Nigeria.
“Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby designating Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern,’” Trump wrote.
He stressed that the U.S. “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening,” adding that his administration would remain “ready, willing, and able to protect our great Christian population around the world.”
The former president further directed members of Congress — including Congressman Riley Moore, Chairman Tom Cole, and the House Appropriations Committee — to investigate the situation and report back to him.
On November 1, Trump announced that he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare “options for possible military measures” against terrorist groups in Nigeria, saying the move was intended to defend Christian communities.
However, the Nigerian government swiftly dismissed the claims, with President Bola Tinubu reiterating that Nigeria guarantees freedom of religion and the protection of all citizens regardless of faith.
The U.S. warning has since attracted global reactions, as major powers such as China and Russia declared support for President Tinubu and called on Washington to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty.
