Trump’s Warnings Are Serious — U.S. Lawmaker Cautions Nigerian Officials During Washington Meeting

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United States Congressman, Rep. Riley Moore, has cautioned Nigeria’s top security and government officials that President Donald Trump “does not make idle threats” concerning his position on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Moore issued the warning during a high-level meeting held in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, November 19, with a 10-member Nigerian government delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.

A vocal advocate of claims that Christians are being deliberately targeted in Nigeria, Moore stressed that the Nigerian government must prioritize the protection of vulnerable communities.

The Congressman recently sponsored a congressional resolution condemning what he described as the “ongoing persecution of Christians” in Nigeria, while also supporting Trump’s call for Nigeria to be designated a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).

Referring to Trump’s earlier statement about going into Nigeria “guns-a-blazing,” Moore told the delegation led by Ribadu that the U.S. President means exactly what he says.

Moore, in a post on his X handle, added that President Trump has made it abundantly clear that the United States will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or any form of religious persecution.

He described the meeting with the Nigerian delegation as “frank, honest, and productive,” noting that the discussions centered on terrorism, security assistance, and safeguarding vulnerable groups.

According to Moore, the Nigerian officials used the opportunity to explain the ongoing challenges in counterterrorism, insecurity, and the complex nature of violence across various regions of the country.

He further stated that the United States is willing to strengthen cooperation with Nigeria to help address the “ongoing bloodshed.”

The Nigerian government has repeatedly rejected suggestions of targeted persecution of Christians, maintaining that insecurity affects citizens of all religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Nonetheless, despite the Nigerian government’s position, Rep. Moore insisted that the United States must continue to pressure Nigeria on the issue and reiterated that Trump’s warnings should be taken seriously.

Members of the Nigerian delegation at the meeting included Nuhu Ribadu – National Security Adviser; Lateef Fagbemi – Attorney General of the Federation; Bianca Ojukwu – Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; General Olufemi Oluyede – Chief of Defence Staff; and Kayode Egbetokun – Inspector General of Police (IGP).