Trump Announces U.S. Attack on 'Lowly Terrorist Thugs of ISIS' in Nigeria

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced on Thursday night Washington time that, at his order, U.S. forces attacked ISIS elements in Nigeria. On Christmas Day, Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social: 'Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States carried out a powerful and deadly attack against the lowly terrorist thugs of ISIS in Northwest Nigeria.' He stated that these ISIS elements have 'targeted innocent Christians in a way that has not been seen for years and even centuries, ruthlessly killing them.' The U.S. President, who had previously commented on this issue, said: 'I had warned these terrorists earlier that if they did not stop the slaughter of Christians, hell would await them, and tonight that happened.' Donald Trump stated that the Department of Defense executed 'very precise' attacks and added, 'Only the United States has the capability to carry them out.' He also mentioned that under his leadership, the U.S. 'will not allow radical Islamic terrorism to flourish.' He prayed for U.S. military forces and wished Christmas 'to everyone, including the killed terrorists; those whose numbers would increase significantly if the slaughter of Christians continues.' Following Trump's statement, Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, thanked the Nigerian government for its 'support and cooperation' regarding the U.S. operation. He said, 'The President clearly stated last month: The slaughter of innocent Christians in Nigeria (and elsewhere) must end.' Mr. Hegseth wrote: 'The Department of Defense is always ready,' and 'ISIS realized this tonight - on Christmas Day.' The U.S. Senate is examining the status of religious minorities and the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria. Nicki Minaj's presence at a UN meeting on the increasing violence against Christians in Nigeria. Dozens were arrested in Turkey on suspicion of ISIS membership and planning attacks on Christmas celebrations. The role of the Iranian government in the production of Russian drones and the exploitation of African women. The U.S. ambassador to Israel: It seems that the Islamic Republic 'did not fully receive' the message of the attack on nuclear facilities.