Donald Trump threatened with attacks in Nigeria, causing shock in the Pentagon. Officials are wondering about the priorities of his administration, which have recently changed.

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump sparked controversy with a threat on social media, stating that he would launch attacks in Nigeria, accusing the Nigerian government of allowing the killing of Christians. This statement surprised Pentagon officials, who expected the administration to focus on issues such as border security and threats from China and Russia. Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for "possible actions" in Nigeria, which generated confusion among American military personnel, who were not informed about specific details.

This threat came after Nigeria was included on the list of "countries of particular concern" due to violations of religious freedoms. Pressure from evangelical groups influenced Trump's decision, which was motivated to act against the injustices faced by Christians in Nigeria. Although Boko Haram has been a priority for the U.S. in the past, Nigeria has fallen out of the spotlight in recent years, and the reasons why Trump brought it back into discussion remain unclear.

Additionally, Trump raised global concern with his announcement that he called for nuclear weapons testing, highlighting a shift in the foreign policy of his administration. This raised questions about the future direction of U.S. foreign policy, in the context where Trump addressed topics that have largely been ignored by national security experts.