Rap icon Nicki Minaj has thrown her weight behind President Donald Trump, thanking him for shining a light on the brutal persecution of Christians in Nigeria at the hands of radical Islamists, as Fox News reports.
Minaj's gratitude comes as Trump takes decisive action, designating Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" and ordering a congressional investigation into the horrific violence that has claimed thousands of Christian lives annually.
Trump recently took to Truth Social to sound the alarm on what he calls an existential threat to Christianity in Nigeria, where radical groups like ISWAP and Islamist Fulani militias are orchestrating mass slaughter. Entire villages have been torched, worshippers murdered during Sunday services, and countless families displaced. It’s a tragedy that demands attention, not the usual head-in-the-sand approach of progressive apologists.
Stepping up to the plate, Trump has made it clear that the United States won’t sit idly by while such horrors unfold. He’s directed key members of the House Appropriations Committee, including Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) and Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), to dig into the crisis and report back with findings. This isn’t just talk; it’s a call to action that cuts through the bureaucratic fog.
The designation of Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" under the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act is no small move. According to the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, this label is reserved for nations where religious freedom faces severe, systematic, and egregious violations. It’s a signal to the world that the U.S. is watching—and ready to act.
Trump’s ambassador-designate for International Religious Freedom, Mark Walker, has pegged the annual death toll of Christians in Nigeria between 4,000 and 8,000. Walker also criticized the Nigerian government for dragging its feet on addressing the violence. When even conservative estimates are this staggering, it’s clear the time for polite diplomacy is over.
Enter Nicki Minaj, who used her massive platform to express deep appreciation for Trump’s focus on this issue. Her words weren’t just a celebrity soundbite; they carried a heartfelt plea for awareness and prayer.
"Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude," Minaj said. "We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion."
"Numerous countries all around the world are being affected by this horror [and] it’s dangerous to pretend we don’t notice," she continued. "Thank you to the president [and] his team for taking this seriously. God bless every persecuted Christian."
The House Appropriations Committee didn’t mince words, labeling Nigeria as the most dangerous place on Earth to be a Christian. They pointed to rampant kidnappings, attacks, and killings targeting believers for their faith. This isn’t hyperbole; it’s a grim reality that shatters any illusion of global harmony peddled by the woke elite.
The Committee also hailed Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a critical step to confront extremist violence, calling religious persecution by radical Islamic terrorists an affront to basic freedoms. They’ve committed to pushing full-year appropriations to support these priorities once the government shutdown dust settles. It’s refreshing to see lawmakers prioritize principle over political theater.
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz also tipped his hat to Minaj for leveraging her influence to defend Nigeria’s persecuted Christians. His call for solidarity—“Every brother and sister of Christ must band together and say, 'Enough!'”—echoes a growing frustration with inaction. If even diplomats are this fired up, maybe the tides are finally turning.
Trump himself has been vocal, refusing to let this crisis fade into the background noise of international affairs. "The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries," he declared. That’s the kind of clarity we’ve missed in a world drowning in moral relativism.
The numbers and stories coming out of Nigeria are gut-wrenching—thousands dead, communities destroyed, and a government that’s been too slow to respond. This isn’t just a distant problem; it’s a test of whether the free world still stands for anything. Trump’s moves, backed by voices like Minaj and Waltz, suggest there’s still hope for a spine in U.S. foreign policy.
While Fox News Digital reached out to Minaj’s team for further comment and received no immediate reply, her public statements already speak volumes. The fusion of celebrity influence and political willpower could be the wake-up call this issue needs. Let’s hope this momentum doesn’t fizzle out under the weight of endless committee meetings or politically correct hand-wringing.
