US Congresswoman Sara Jacobs has condemned President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide, describing his comments as “reckless” and legally baseless.
Jacobs issued the criticism on Thursday during a US congressional hearing on Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern.
The Democrat, who represents California’s 51st District and serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said framing Nigeria’s violence as a purely religious conflict oversimplifies a complex crisis.
“President Trump’s threat is reckless, and any unilateral military action in Nigeria is illegal. Congress has not authorised the use of force in Nigeria to protect Christians,” she said.
Jacobs stressed that both Christians and Muslims are victims of violence across the country and urged the Nigerian government to strengthen efforts to protect all citizens.
