Trump directed US military to protect Nigerian Christians from ISIS
United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, revealed that Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to focus on protecting Christians in Nigeria targeted by ISIS-linked groups. Hegseth shared this information during a White House press conference, stating that the directive came after Trump learned about attacks on Nigerian Christians. He described behind-the-scenes military coordination and successful operations against ISIS in Nigeria. The actions reportedly resulted in the deaths of key ISIS leaders and fighters responsible for targeting Christians.
What we know
- Pete Hegseth said Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prioritize protecting Nigerian Christians targeted by ISIS.
- The directive was given after Trump learned about attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
- Military operations led to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s second-in-command, in a joint US-Nigeria operation in the Lake Chad Basin.
- The operation also resulted in the deaths of “hundreds” of ISIS fighters linked to attacks on Christians.
- Hegseth emphasized that the operation reflected the Trump administration’s commitment to counterterrorism and protecting vulnerable communities.
