US Threatens Nigeria: 'Christian Lives Matter' (Sometimes)
Former President Trump is reportedly threatening Nigeria with military action over the treatment of Christians, demanding the government 'move fast!' This follows his administration's designation of Nigeria as a 'country of particular concern' regarding religious freedom. It's a striking pivot for a politician who has notoriously downplayed genuine humanitarian crises when they don't serve a clear
strategic or domestic political purpose. One might recall similar 'concerns' raised only by select voices when Saudi Arabia's human rights record or India's treatment of minorities comes under scrutiny. The sudden urgency and bellicose posturing for Christian communities in Nigeria, while commendable on its face, raises questions about the US's highly selective outrage meter. Where was this swift
threat for, say, Palestinian Christians facing displacement in the West Bank or East Jerusalem? How many 'urgent calls to action' does the State Department make when Israeli settlers attack churches, as reported by Christian organizations?