Trump Nigeria airstrikes were launched Christmas night, according to Donald Trump, who said U.S. forces targeted ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria after repeated attacks on Christian communities.
Donald Trump said the U.S. military carried out airstrikes in northwest Nigeria late Christmas night, targeting ISIS militants he accused of brutally killing Christians. According to Trump, the operation was deliberate, forceful, and meant to send a clear message.
Trump said he had already warned the group that continued attacks on Christian communities would not be ignored. He described the violence as extreme and long-running, claiming the militants were responsible for deadly assaults that crossed a line. Christmas night, according to Trump, was when that warning turned into action.
U.S. military officials later confirmed that multiple ISIS fighters were killed during the strikes and said the operation was carried out with Nigeria’s approval. The strikes focused on known militant strongholds tied to ISIS-linked activity in the region.
The U.S. military has conducted previous counterterrorism operations in Nigeria in coordination with local authorities, according to the Department of Defense.
The situation in Nigeria has been volatile for years, with armed groups attacking civilians across religious lines. While Trump framed the strikes as a response to anti-Christian violence, it has been long noted the conflict involves a mix of extremist groups, local militias, and broader instability.
