Trump’s Shocking Military Threat to Nigeria Caught Allies Off Guard

URGENT UPDATE: Former President Donald Trump has stunned both allies and military officials with a military threat directed at Nigeria, which emerged after he viewed a segment on Fox News. The alarming revelation was detailed in a report by the Washington Post on July 15, 2023, titled, “Trump’s ‘guns-a-blazing’ threat to Nigeria shocked key players, aides.”

This unexpected declaration has sent shockwaves through the U.S. military community and raised immediate concerns among officials in the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Trump’s threat to respond “guns-a-blazing” to ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria marks a significant escalation of rhetoric regarding U.S. foreign policy in Africa.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.” He further instructed the Department of War to prepare for possible military action, emphasizing that any attack would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.”

The Washington Post reported that this military threat was the culmination of a months-long pressure campaign led by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and various American evangelical leaders advocating for Nigerian Christians. However, the timing and nature of Trump’s threat caught even those pushing the issue off guard.

Military leaders within AFRICOM expressed deep concerns, communicating to the Pentagon that they have other priorities and that striking a region with minimal U.S. presence would be unlikely to yield significant results. “The threat caught many off guard and generated immediate concern within U.S. Africa Command,” one source revealed.

The urgency of Trump’s rhetoric follows a meeting in Washington involving top advisers and faith community members, suggesting a strategic shift in U.S. policy toward Nigeria. Observers noted that his military threat seemingly came “out of the blue,” reflecting a drastic change in focus.

As this situation develops, the implications for U.S.-Nigeria relations and the potential for military engagement remain highly unpredictable. Analysts and officials will be monitoring the response from the Nigerian government and the broader international community closely.

Stay informed as this story unfolds, and share your thoughts on social media regarding Trump’s controversial military threats. The situation is evolving rapidly, and further updates are expected in the coming hours.