“RT @PeteHegsethYes sir.The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately. The Department of War is preparing for action. Either the Nigerian Government protects Christians, or we will kill the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.” @realDonaldTrump
Fact-Check Summary Pete Hegseth’s statement accurately describes the presence of violence against Christians in Nigeria and the existence of jihadist terrorist groups committing atrocities. However, it oversimplifies the Nigerian conflict by framing it primarily as anti-Christian persecution and implying that only Christians are victims. The U.S. Department of Defense (referred to as “Department of War” […]