Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of War, has publicly endorsed former President Donald J. Trump’s stern warning of potential U.S. military intervention in Nigeria, responding with a terse “Yes sir” and amplifying the threat against ongoing attacks on Christians.
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In a reposted message on X, Hegseth declared that “the killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria, and anywhere, must end immediately.” He added a chilling escalation: “The Department of War is preparing for action. Either the Nigerian government protects Christians, or we will kill the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.” His statement mirrored the aggressive tone of Trump’s original post.
Yes sir.
The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately. The Department of War is preparing for action. Either the Nigerian Government protects Christians, or we will kill the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities. pic.twitter.com/C0v9RHGoS1
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) November 1, 2025
Trump’s remarks, shared on his social platform and amplified across U.S. and international media, accused “radical Islamists” of orchestrating a “mass slaughter” of Christians in Nigeria. He vowed to designate the country a “Country of Particular Concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act and warned that he had “instructed our Department of War to prepare for possible action.” Trump also pledged to “immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria” should the violence persist.
The chorus of support grew louder with a statement from Representative Riley M. Moore (R-W.Va.), who posted on X: “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. The days of the US looking the other way are over. It will never happen on @POTUS’s watch. I urge you to cooperate with us in preventing this atrocity that worsens every day. We want your people to live in peace, all of them, especially Christians. The President has been clear. I would not test his resolve. Many have tried and all have failed. We will not allow the gates of hell to prevail against the faithful.”
To the Government of Nigeria & @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. The days of the US looking the other way are over – it will never…
— Rep. Riley M. Moore (@RepRileyMoore) November 1, 2025
Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s office swiftly rejected Trump’s portrayal of Nigeria as religiously intolerant, asserting that the description “does not reflect our national reality.” The administration emphasized its ongoing collaboration with international partners to safeguard citizens of all faiths. Independent analysts have cautioned that Nigeria’s violence stems from a complex web of factors, including extremist insurgencies, ethnic rivalries, and resource-driven farmer-herder disputes. Notably, victims span both Muslim and Christian communities, underscoring the multifaceted nature of the crisis.
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