U.S. President Donald Trump brought worldwide attention when he posted a message on Christmas night on his social media platform, Truth Social, stating that the United States had carried out a major military strike against ISIS fighters in northwest Nigeria. He claimed the operation was directly approved by him, calling it a response to what he described as ongoing attacks on civilians, especially Christians, and warned extremist groups of serious repercussions.
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In his post, Trump commended the U.S. military for carrying out what he said were very accurate attacks, reinforcing his consistent tough stance against extremist violence. His message mixed holiday wishes with strong language, which quickly led to discussions around the world about its tone and possible effects.
Nigeria later confirmed that the operation happened as part of security cooperation between the country and the United States.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the action was based on shared intelligence and joint planning, respected Nigerian sovereignty, and aimed to break up terrorist groups while keeping civilians safe. Abuja reiterated its dedication to working with international allies to fight terrorism and ensure national security.