President Donald Trump on Friday declared that Christianity is facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, accusing radical Islamists of carrying out a “mass slaughter” of Christians

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he is designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern” and called on Congress to investigate the violence. He urged the United States to take action, saying the nation “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening” and must protect Christian populations worldwide.

Trump posted, "Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” — But that is the least of it. When Christians, or any such group, is slaughtered like is happening in Nigeria (3,100 versus 4,476 Worldwide), something must be done! I am asking Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into this matter, and report back to me. The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other Countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great Christian population around the World!"

Earlier this month, Ted Cruz said that more than 50,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria since 2009, a claim the Nigerian government denies. The Texas senator said in a post on X on Tuesday that Christians have been “massacred” in Nigeria, while thousands of churches and schools have been destroyed.