Trump Highlights 'Existential Threat' to Nigerian Christians Amid U.S. Sanctions Debate

Donald Trump warned of an existential threat to Christianity in Nigeria as the country was placed on a U.S. watch list for severe religious freedom violations, potentially leading to sanctions.

• On Friday, Donald Trump announced that Nigeria has been added to the State Departments watch list for countries of particular concern regarding religious freedom violations.
• The designation follows a campaign led by Senator Ted Cruz, highlighting the severe persecution faced by Christians in Nigeria, which has been linked to rising Islamism.
• The U.S. sanctions that could follow this designation aim to address the ongoing threats to Christianity in Nigeria, a situation that has drawn international attention.