U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated the possibility of deploying U.S. troops or conducting air strikes in Nigeria to address the ongoing violence against Christians in the country. While speaking to reporters, Trump emphasized the alarming increase in killings of Christians and reiterated that military action could be considered if Nigeria does not take substantial measures to combat these atrocities. His remarks followed the U.S. administration’s decision to reclassify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” due to religious freedom violations, joining other nations such as China and Pakistan on this list. This development underscores a growing international concern regarding religious persecution and may impact U.S.-Nigeria relations amid ongoing humanitarian crises in the region.