Nicki Minaj Supports Trump’s Nigeria Religious Freedom Warning

President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" due to alleged severe violations of religious freedom, particularly the persecution and killing of Christians by radical Islamist groups. Trump emphasized the United States' readiness to impose sanctions and take action to support persecuted Christians globally. Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly praised Trump's decision, expressing gratitude for religious freedom in the U.S. and calling for respect for all faiths while urging global attention to the ongoing crisis affecting Christians and other religious groups worldwide. Minaj highlighted the importance of religious tolerance and unity despite differing beliefs and called for prayer for persecuted individuals. Nigeria, with a near-equal Christian and Muslim population, denies claims of genocide against Christians, but the situation has led to tensions in U.S.-Nigeria relations amid broader geopolitical concerns, including growing Chinese influence in Africa. U.S. officials and public figures, including Ambassador Mike Waltz, have supported Minaj's advocacy and emphasized the need to combat religious persecution.