Malik Samuel, a senior researcher at Good Governance Africa, joins Yinka Adegoke, Africa editor at Semafor, and James Barnett, research fellow at the Hudson Institute, to dissect Trump's controversial claims about Christian persecution in Nigeria. They discuss how Trump's rhetoric reflects U.S. political narratives rather than Nigerian realities. The conversation highlights the broader insecurity affecting all faiths, the role of governance failures, and how climate change fuels violence. They also explore Nigeria's diplomatic missteps and the need for constructive U.S. assistance.
