According to the Cable report on Saturday November 22, 2025, United States President Donald Trump described Nigeria as “a disgrace” during an interview on Fox News Radio’s ‘The Brian Kilmeade Show’ on November 21, 2025, accusing the federal government of failing to protect its citizens from widespread killings. He characterized the situation as a “genocide,” stating, “They’re killing people by the thousands. And I’m really angry about it.”
Trump further criticized the government’s ineffectiveness, noting, “The government’s done nothing. They are very ineffective. They’re killing Christians at will.” He highlighted U.S. financial support to Nigeria, adding, “We give a lot of subsidy to Nigeria which we’re going to end up stopping,” and claimed that international attention only increased after his involvement two weeks prior.
The remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of security challenges in Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities and educational institutions.
On the same day as Trump’s interview, gunmen abducted 315 individuals—303 students and 12 teachers—from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwarra Local Government Area of Niger State, as confirmed by the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria.
This followed the kidnapping of 25 female students from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, where the vice-principal and a security guard were killed.
In response to the Niger incident, police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun announced the deployment of tactical teams, military units, and other security agents to the area. Trump’s comments build on his earlier statements from early November 2025, where he threatened to withhold U.S. aid and potentially intervene militarily to address alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
He has repeatedly labeled Nigeria a “disgraced country” and warned of “guns-a-blazing” action against Islamic terrorists. These assertions align with concerns raised by other international figures, such as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who urged prosecutions for violence against Christians.
Nigerian officials have previously dismissed such claims as exaggerated, emphasizing collaborative efforts with the U.S. to combat terrorism. The ongoing violence, including banditry and insurgent activities, has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacements in northern Nigeria.
Trump’s intervention has amplified global calls for accountability, potentially influencing U.S.-Nigeria relations, including aid and security cooperation. As attacks persist, Nigerian authorities face mounting pressure to enhance protective measures and address root causes such as resource conflicts and governance gaps. View, More,
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