Trump Says U.S. Carried Out Deadly Christmas-Night Strike on ISIS Elements in Northwest Nigeria

 United States President Donald J. Trump has claimed that the U.S. military carried out a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS fighters operating in Northwest Nigeria, accusing the group of targeting and brutally killing Christians in the region.

In a statement released on Christmas night, Trump said the operation was carried out at his direct instruction as Commander-in-Chief, describing the targets as ISIS terrorists responsible for what he called large-scale violence against Christian communities.

“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians,” Trump said.

Trump alleged that the attacks on Christians had reached levels “not seen for many years, and even centuries,” adding that he had previously warned the group to halt the violence or face severe consequences.

According to the statement, the strikes were executed by what Trump referred to as the “Department of War,” with multiple targets hit in what he described as “numerous perfect strikes,” asserting that only the U.S. military possessed such capability.

He further warned that under his leadership, the United States would not allow radical Islamic terrorism to thrive, particularly where religious persecution is involved.

“If their slaughter of Christians continues, there will be many more,” Trump warned, ending the message with a controversial Christmas greeting that included “the dead terrorists.”

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no independent confirmation from U.S. defense authorities or the Nigerian government regarding the alleged strike or its location. Security analysts also note that while extremist groups operate in parts of Nigeria, official acknowledgment of direct U.S. military action within Nigerian territory is rare and typically announced through formal defense channels.

The statement has nonetheless sparked debate online, especially over its timing, language, and implications for Nigeria’s ongoing fight against terrorism.