US Lawmaker Riley Moore Backs Trump, States Report On Christian Killings Will Be Ready Soon
The United States lawmaker leading an inquiry into alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria, Riley Moore, has pledged to brief President Donald Trump soon, following the president’s renewed claims that Christians are being targeted in the West African nation.
Trump, had in a speech on Wednesday evening, reiterated that Nigeria has been redesignated a “Country of Particular Concern” under US law, citing what he described as large-scale killings of Christians by Islamic terrorists.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a country of particular concern — that is a legal definition,” Trump declared.
He urged US lawmakers to take immediate action, pointing to alarming statistics of global Christian persecution.
“When Christians or any such group are slaughtered like it’s happening in Nigeria — 3,100 versus 4,476 worldwide — what horrible numbers,” Trump said.
The president called for swift legislative oversight and named those he expects to take the lead.
“Something has to be done. I am asking Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into this matter and report back to me — I mean, like immediately,” he said.
The US leader also hinted that the United States could intervene militarily if the alleged killings continue.
“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria and other countries. It’s not only in Nigeria, it’s all over. We are able and willing to defend Christians — the killing of Christians, it is not going to happen,” he added.
Responding to Trump’s comments in a post via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, More appreciated Trump for defending persecuted Christians, especially in Nigeria.
He wrote, “Thank you, President Trump, for your incredible leadership in defending persecuted Christians, especially in Nigeria.
“Your bold and decisive action to protect our brothers and sisters in Christ will save thousands of lives. I am on it and will have more for you soon.”
