Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent remarks about defending Christians in Nigeria, calling the statement hypocritical. In a social‑media post, Shehu pointed out that Trump has failed to protect Christians in his own country, where gun violence claims hundreds of lives each week.
Shehu highlighted the United States’ high rate of gun‑related deaths, citing data that show 125 people are killed daily and 327 are shot, resulting in 117 deaths and 210 injuries. He referenced the Everytown Research Journal, which reports an average of 45,738 gun‑violence deaths per year in the U.S., noting that most of the victims are Christians killed by fellow citizens rather than by terrorists.
The commentator argued that Trump’s pledge to defend Nigerian Christians is inconsistent with his inability to address the gun‑violence crisis at home. Quoting the Bible—“Physician, heal thyself”—Shehu suggested that Trump should focus on solving problems in the United States before intervening abroad.
Shehu also claimed that Trump has been misled by a one‑sided narrative about Nigeria, possibly driven by interests in the country’s mineral resources, and warned that such actions could cost innocent lives in Nigeria. While the U.S. has been vocal about promoting religious freedom and protecting Christians worldwide, Shehu’s comments underscore the need for the United States to tackle its own domestic issues, such as gun violence, before engaging in international affairs. The episode highlights the complexities of international relations and the importance of understanding the nuanced internal challenges each country faces.
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