Rap star Nicki Minaj thanks Trump for addressing persecution of Christians in Nigeria
In a recent social media post, rap icon Nicki Minaj expressed her gratitude to former President Donald Trump for addressing the severe persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump highlighted the alarming situation, stating that thousands of Christians have been killed by radical Islamist groups, and emphasized that the United States must take action against these atrocities. His statement on Truth Social underscored the urgent need to protect the Christian population globally, declaring Nigeria a “country of particular concern” due to the widespread violence and persecution faced by Christians. This designation is significant, as it signals the U.S. government’s commitment to confronting severe violations of religious freedom, as outlined by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Minaj, who is open about her Christian faith, resonated with Trump’s message, expressing her appreciation for his acknowledgment of the plight faced by Christians in Nigeria. She emphasized the importance of respecting diverse beliefs and condemned the persecution of any religious group. Her sentiments were echoed by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, who commended her for using her platform to advocate for persecuted Christians. The dire situation in Nigeria has seen entire villages destroyed and worshippers attacked during services, with estimates suggesting that between 4,000 to 8,000 Christians are killed annually due to the violence perpetrated by groups like ISWAP and Islamist Fulani militias.
The House Appropriations Committee further emphasized the gravity of the situation, labeling Nigeria as the most dangerous country for Christians, where religious practice can lead to kidnapping, attack, or even death. Trump’s directive for a thorough investigation into the persecution reflects a growing concern among U.S. lawmakers regarding religious freedom worldwide. As the committee pledges to prioritize this issue, the call for collective action against anti-Christian violence and oppression is more critical than ever. Minaj’s response and Trump’s actions highlight a unique intersection of celebrity influence and political advocacy, bringing much-needed attention to a humanitarian crisis that has persisted for years.
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Rap superstar Nicki Minaj recently thanked President
Donald Trump
for shedding light on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter,” Trump wrote in a post on
Truth Social
on Friday.
“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our great Christian population around the world!”
TRUMP DESIGNATES NIGERIA AS ‘COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN’ OVER WIDESPREAD CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION, KILLINGS
Minaj is open
about her Christian faith and said the president’s statement made her “feel a deep sense of gratitude.”
“Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other,”
Minaj wrote
.
“Numerous countries all around the world are being affected by this horror [and] it’s dangerous to pretend we don’t notice. Thank you to the president [and] his team for taking this seriously. God bless every persecuted Christian. Let’s remember to lift them up in prayer.”
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz thanked Minaj for “using your platform to speak out in defense of the Christians being persecuted in Nigeria.”
“We cannot allow this to continue,” Waltz added. “Every brother and sister of Christ must band together and say, ‘Enough!'”
The situation for Christians in Nigeria has become dire as entire villages have been burned to the ground, worshippers have been murdered at Sunday services and thousands have been displaced by Islamist groups sweeping through the country.
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“Even being conservative, it’s probably 4,000 to 8,000 Christians killed annually,” Mark Walker, Trump’s ambassador-designate for International Religious Freedom, told Fox News Digital. “This has been going on for years — from ISWAP to Islamist Fulani ethnic militias — and the Nigerian government has to be much more proactive.”
Trump said he has directed Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., and members of the
House Appropriations Committee
to investigate the situation and report their findings to him.
The president also said he would designate Nigeria a “country of particular concern” (CPC). According to the
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
(USCIRF), in countries with that designation, the government has “engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom,” which is defined as “systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.” This comes from the 1998 International Religious Freedom Act.
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“Nigeria is the most dangerous nation on Earth to follow Christ,” the House Appropriations Committee said in a statement. “For simply practicing their faith, Christians are actively being kidnapped, attacked and slaughtered.
“With President Trump announcing he will be redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, the United States is making clear in one resolute voice: Religious persecution will not be tolerated. The scourge of anti-Christian violence and oppression of other religious minorities by radical Islamic terrorists is an affront to religious freedom. This is a critical step in mobilizing leadership and attention to confront evil extremism.”
The committee vowed that once the government shutdown is over, its members will “continue moving full-year appropriations across the finish line to uphold your priorities. We know you’ll be ready at your desk with a pen in hand.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Minaj’s representative for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
Fox News Digital’s Efrat Lachter and Sophia Compton contributed to this report.
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