Trump Finds His Next Christian Crusade: Nigeria, Not Gaza
Al Jazeera reports Trump's hypothetical threat to deploy force in Nigeria over the 'killing of Christians.' The irony, of course, isn't lost on anyone paying attention. This 'Christian savior' rhetoric conveniently ignores the deafening silence – and active enablement – regarding the wholesale slaughter of Christians, among others, in places like Gaza. One might recall that under his watch, the US
moved its embassy to Jerusalem, solidifying political support for policies that have led to the systematic displacement and marginalization of Palestinian Christians and Muslims alike. No threats of 'attacks' there, just diplomatic gestures and weapons. It appears the 'horrible atrocities' only become an actionable concern when they align with a specific geopolitical agenda or play well to a
particular domestic base. Where was this impassioned demand for intervention when US-supplied bombs were pulverizing churches in Gaza, like Saint Porphyrius Orthodox Church, one of the oldest in the world, struck in October 2023? The selective outrage of powerful figures like Trump reveals a disturbing calculus: the value of Christian lives seems to fluctuate dramatically based on location and
perceived political gain.