Trump Declares Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” Over Killings of Christians

WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 31, 2025 | Church News Desk

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has raised a strong alarm over what he describes as an “existential threat” to Christianity in Nigeria, declaring the African nation a “Country of Particular Concern” in light of ongoing killings of Christians by radical Islamist groups.

In a post shared on his Truth Social account on October 31, Trump expressed outrage at the scale of violence against Christians, citing figures that reportedly place Nigeria at the center of global faith-based persecution. According to the former president, out of 4,476 Christians killed worldwide, more than 3,100 were murdered in Nigeria — a figure he described as “unacceptable.”

“When Christians, or any such group, are slaughtered like is happening in Nigeria… something must be done,” Trump wrote. “The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria and numerous other countries.”

Trump called on Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to immediately investigate the situation and report their findings, stressing that America “stands ready, willing, and able to save our great Christian population around the world.”

Growing Global Concern Over Christian Persecution

Trump’s statement amplifies a rising international outcry over religious violence in Nigeria, where extremist factions have targeted Christian communities through kidnappings, village raids, and church attacks. Christian advocacy organizations, including Open Doors and Release International, have consistently listed Nigeria among the world’s deadliest places to be a Christian.

The declaration also revives debate over U.S. foreign policy and human rights intervention in religiously motivated conflicts, particularly across West Africa’s volatile regions.

As reactions continue to pour in from faith leaders and global human rights observers, Trump’s renewed attention could reframe international dialogue on religious freedom and U.S. responsibility in protecting persecuted believers.