Trump Won’t Order Military Action In Nigeria – US Lawmaker.

Bill Huizenga.

A United States lawmaker, Bill Huizenga, has ruled out the likelihood of President Donald Trump ordering any military intervention in Nigeria, despite mounting concerns about alleged religious persecution in the country.

Speaking during an interview with Arise Television, Huizenga stated that while President Trump had openly condemned the reported killings of Christians and other groups in Nigeria, military action was not among his administration’s top priorities.

“I don’t believe military intervention in Nigeria is a high priority,” Huizenga said. “The President wants the killings—what he views as genocide against Christians and others—to end, but I don’t see that leading to a military response.”

Instead, the Congressman suggested that the United States might opt for economic sanctions on individuals or organisations connected to the violence, as such measures would have a stronger impact.

He commended Trump’s foreign policy stance, describing him as a leader more inclined toward peace than war.

Huizenga expressed concern over continued attacks by extremist groups, including Fulani militants and Boko Haram, stressing that both Christians and moderate Muslims had become victims of their violence.

He said, “The President’s strong comments surprised me, but I still don’t think military intervention will happen. Sanctions and economic restrictions would be far more effective. This administration has focused on peace rather than expanding wars, so any military action would be carefully considered.”

The lawmaker added that cutting off the financial networks of those funding the attacks could significantly reduce the violence. “Sanctions disrupt money flow and limit movement. We may not know who funds these groups, but applying economic pressure will have a positive effect,” he said.

Huizenga also recalled the United States’ delayed response to past humanitarian crises in Africa. “We were too late in Rwanda, South Sudan, and other tragedies,” he noted. “Let’s not repeat the same mistake here.”

He further warned that radicalised elements among the Fulani and Islamist groups were targeting both Christians and moderate Muslims. “It’s hard to deny when 200 Christians were slaughtered on Christmas Eve a few years ago. It was clearly coordinated. I’ve spoken to people in the affected communities and religious leaders—they all feel targeted,” he said.