The Global Story Why Trump is threatening to go 'guns a-blazing' into Nigeria
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Nov 10, 2025 The podcast dives into President Trump's threats against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution. It explores the origins of claims of mass killings and the political implications in the U.S. Nicki Minaj even steps in to thank Trump for his stance. With insights from a global religion correspondent, the discussion critically examines data on violence, the role of media, and the complexities of faith-based victimization. It questions whether religion is the main driver of Nigeria’s violence and discusses the emerging trend of Christian populism in global politics.
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US Bill Amplified Persecution Claims
- The Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act sprang public attention to claims of mass killings of Christians.
- Political figures framed Nigeria as uniquely persecuting Christians to justify US action.
Trump's 'Guns A-Blazing' Threat
- Donald Trump's Truth Social post threatened to 'go into that now disgraced country, guns a-blazing' if killings continued.
- The post explicitly instructed the 'Department of War' to prepare and promised any attack would be 'fast, vicious and sweet.'
Nicki Minaj Praises Presidential Statement
- Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly thanked Donald Trump for speaking up about persecuted Christians in Nigeria.
- Her response framed the issue in religious terms and urged prayer for persecuted Christians.