U.S. Lawmakers Condemn Trump's Threat to Strike Nigeria Over Alleged Genocide

Two senior U.S. Congress members, Gregory W.

Meeks and Sara Jacob, condemned President Trump's threat of military action against Nigeria, citing alleged Christian genocide. They praised President Bola Tinubu's efforts for interfaith harmony in Nigeria.

The lawmakers rejected Trump's oversimplified view of the violence in Nigeria and warned that cutting off U.S. aid would harm humanitarian efforts. They criticized Trump's potential military intervention as reckless and distorted.

The joint statement emphasized the need to protect Nigerians and promote security through responsible means.