Trump says US military action ended killings of Christians in Nigeria

United States President Donald Trump asserted that his administration's military actions in Nigeria have effectively ended the alleged slaughter of Christian populations. Speaking at an event in Washington, Trump claimed that U.S. intervention played a crucial role in halting attacks targeting Christian communities, particularly in areas affected by insurgency.

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As you know, we recently struck Nigeria and largely ended the slaughter of great Christian populations.

"Thousands and thousands of people were being killed, children, women, old people, just being slaughtered, hacked to death," Trump stated, describing the situation before the U.S. strikes. He suggested that the military action deterred further terror attacks, warning perpetrators that any escalation would be met with a much greater response.

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They have a great Christian population. They were being butchered… butchered. Thousands and thousands of people were being killed, children, women, old people, just being slaughtered, hacked to death.

Trump drew parallels between the operation in Nigeria and U.S. actions in Iran, emphasizing a broader mission to protect Christians worldwide. He vowed that the U.S. would continue to hunt down and eliminate terrorists with its most advanced weaponry, wherever they operate. The President also warned against perceived threats to religious freedom, suggesting that certain ideologies aim to suppress religion and close churches.

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So, I’m saving Christians throughout the world, even though we are not in those various countries where you read about this.

While Trump's remarks focus on the alleged protection of Christians, reports indicate U.S. air strikes have targeted ISIS and ISWAP fighters in northwestern Nigeria. In December, air strikes hit ISIS terrorists in Sokoto, and in May, over 20 ISWAP fighters were reportedly killed in Borno state. In June, U.S. Africa Command collaborated with the Nigerian military to eliminate 21 ISWAP fighters in an air strike in Arege, Borno state.

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But I’m saving them by hitting these terrorists very violently and very hard. We’re hitting them very hard with the greatest weapons on earth, taking them out.