US Rep. Nancy Mace Warns Nigeria Becoming “Most Dangerous” Nation for Christians, Applauds Trump’s Tough Stance
Rewritten Story: written Myra November 14,2025
United States Congresswoman Nancy Mace has raised alarm over escalating attacks on Christians in Nigeria, describing the country as increasingly perilous for religious minorities.
In a statement released on Friday, November 14, 2025, the South Carolina lawmaker declared that “Nigeria has become one of the deadliest countries in the world for Christians,” while criticising the Biden administration for removing Nigeria from the U.S. Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list.
Mace commended former U.S. President Donald Trump for reinstating the CPC designation, noting:
“President Trump is working to reverse those decisions. 45/47 remains one of the most consequential presidents in American history.”
Her remarks came as Washington intensified debates on how the U.S. should respond to rising insecurity and alleged religious persecution in Nigeria.
Earlier, Trump announced on Truth Social that he was reclassifying Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, citing what he described as “an existential threat to Christianity” in the nation.
He wrote:
“Thousands of Christians are being killed… Radical Islamists are responsible… I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN.’”
Trump also suggested the U.S. could consider military action if the killings persist.
However, U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga downplayed the possibility of military intervention. Speaking to Arise TV, he explained that Trump’s comments reflected frustration—not a concrete plan to send U.S. troops into Nigeria.
Huizenga said the likely response would be economic and individual sanctions, not warfare.
“I don’t envision a military response,” he said. “The President is more likely to use economic pressure and sanctions to target those responsible.”
He added that Trump’s track record of prioritising diplomacy suggests he would be cautious before considering any military option.
According to Huizenga, sanctions could deliver swift impact by cutting funding channels sustaining violent groups.
“Sanctions cut off the flow of money and movement. If we block financial networks, it will have a positive effect,” he said.
The debate continues as U.S. lawmakers weigh how to address insecurity in Nigeria, with concerns mounting over violence linked to extremist groups and communal conflicts.
