A United States congressman, Riley Moore, has defended President Donald Trump, stating that the recent US air strikes in Nigeria were intended to bring peace and security, not war, to the country. “President Trump is not trying to bring war to Nigeria; he’s bringing peace and security to Nigeria and to the thousands of Christians who face horrific violence and death. “The strikes against ISIS on Christmas, in coordination with the Nigerian government, have given hope to the Christians in Nigeria,” Moore said. Moore countered these criticisms, arguing that the action was necessary to halt attacks on Christians, stating that Trump had previously warned about the “slaughter” of Christians. The strikes follow Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over religious violence and the alleged persecution of Christians in the country.

Source: Punch December 29, 2025 17:57 UTC