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• A U.S. lawmaker, Representative Pramila Jayapal, has cautioned President Donald Trump against labeling the insecurity in Nigeria as a Christian genocide.
• The congresswoman issued the warning during a public hearing on the topic on Thursday, November 20.
• Jayapal’s stance has begun to spark responses from certain Nigerians, who are praising her courageous viewpoint.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has cautioned President Donald Trump against labeling the instability in Nigeria as a Christian genocide. The U.S. president had previously made this assertion and reclassified Nigeria as a nation of special concern.

Trump’s claim has made headlines around the world and faced international criticism. It has also been verified, with the victims of insecurity in Nigeria being confirmed as people of all faiths, not just Christians.

U.S. senator highlights Trump’s claim regarding Nigeria

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz escalated the claim by accusing the federal government of permitting the killing of Christians. He stated that Nigeria is the nation with the highest level of Christian persecution globally, referencing fatalities and churches damaged by extremist organizations.

Lately, Trump warned of military involvement in Nigeria and instructed the US Department of Defense to get ready for “potential operations” in the country. He claimed that Christians were being murdered in Nigeria and urged the government to quickly halt the violence.

At a public hearing of the US Congress, Representative Pramila Jayapal stated that individuals facing prosecution in Nigeria include not just Christians, but various communities, and encouraged Americans to avoid oversimplified views on insecurity within the West African nation.

Nigerians respond as a congresswoman criticizes Trump

Several Nigerians have begun sharing their opinions on the stance of US Congresswoman Jayapal. Here are some of their remarks:

Neon Hustle said:

Portraying the issue as a conflict between Christians and Muslims is precisely what extremists desire; it separates communities, encourages enlistment, and allows politicians to avoid addressing the true causes (poverty, corruption, ineffective leadership). Solidarity is the sole strategy that genuinely intimidates Boko Haram and the raiders. Any alternative approach only benefits them. Thank you, Rep. Jayapal, for declining to add more fuel to the flames.

Ayo Adebamowo praised the U.S. Congresswoman:

These are the thoughtful discussions that occur when reason takes precedence over feelings. Trump’s impulsive warning, made after merely viewing a show on Fox TV, did nothing to improve the situation. If the assessment is incorrect, the solution will also be flawed. Reducing the insurgency in Nigeria to just a Christian genocide is fundamentally incorrect and will likely result in even more severe consequences.

Nwikbaba reacted:

Exactly! Cease portraying this as a religious conflict. It’s a failure of the government and terrorism that impacts all. Concentrating solely on Christians is merely chosen outrage and propaganda.

Aremu Ijohba wrote:

While we should be focused on combating poor governance, some individuals are instead promoting an alternative agenda. There is a genocide occurring in Nigeria, yet we must not label it as religious persecution. These perpetrators show no discrimination; they kill without any sense of morality.

Watch the video of the politician here:

The Pope comments on Trump’s claim regarding Nigeria

.ngPreviously, it was reported that Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Catholic Church worldwide, has strongly opposed the claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria.

The Pope expressed the statement while speaking to reporters as he was preparing to depart from his home in Castel Gandolfo, located within the Vatican.

This occurred alongside the claim made by US President Donald Trump that a Christian genocide was taking place in Nigeria.