Trump Finds His 'Christian Genocide'—in Nigeria, Not Palestine
The Guardian World reports on a second mass school abduction in Nigeria, noting Donald Trump's theatrical pronouncement of a 'Christian genocide' and his implied eagerness to intervene militarily. Conveniently, this 'crisis' emerges just as attention might be drawn to actual, documented atrocities elsewhere. One might recall Trump's previous, equally robust concern for 'Christians' (and
evangelicals) when the U.S. embassy was moved to Jerusalem, a move supported by groups like AIPAC, which pumps millions into U.S. politics to ensure unflinching support for Israel. The media, ever the dutiful stenographers, frame this as a concern for religious freedom, rather than a transparent political ploy. Trump’s sudden passion for protecting 'Christians' evaporates when discussing the
bombing of churches in Gaza or the displacement of ancient Christian communities by Israeli actions. It appears the 'genocide' only registers when it can be politically weaponized against a convenient, faraway target, ignoring the actual, documented suffering when it doesn't align with a campaign narrative or donor interests.