In the rather unusual turn of events, while many Americans were cozying up by a warm fire or enjoying a festive holiday feast, President Trump was busy ensuring that the forces of tyranny don’t get a day off, not even on Christmas. This time, his attention was focused on the grim situation in Northwest Nigeria, where he’s made it clear that neither ISIS nor any other sinister group will get a pass on their heinous acts against Christians. The President ordered a military strike in response to a string of murderous and unspeakable kidnappings that have plagued the region, driving home the point that America will not stand idly by while evil runs rampant.
The Secretary of War made an assertive declaration that the department remains on alert, even during the festive season. It seems they handed ISIS a rather unwelcome gift on Christmas Day. Indeed, the President emphasized his zero-tolerance policy for attacks like the recent ones on Christians, reflecting his administration’s unwavering stance against terrorism. In Nigeria, 315 schoolchildren are now safely returned after being kidnapped, surely a breath of fresh air for their families. It seems that the promise of swift consequences was delivered with precision.
This military initiative was reportedly in cooperation with the Nigerian government, which is quite the turnabout, given their previous reluctance to acknowledge any issue. But when Uncle Sam gets on the phone with a polite suggestion to address the matter unless told otherwise, suddenly views seem to realign rather quickly. It’s a stark reminder of the importance of swift action and direct dialogue, especially when dealing with policymakers who might have had their blinders on far too long regarding the terror right in their backyard.
Curious, isn’t it? One might reasonably wonder where the United Nations stands, particularly when previous figures showed staggering numbers of burned churches and persecuted Christians over the past decade. But alas, much like a garden gnome during a downpour, there they stand, immovable and somewhat soggy, as President Trump surveys the landscape and leads with conviction. With military precision, they have begun to tackle global issues that had otherwise fermented in the shadow, awaiting someone brave enough to say “enough is enough.”
Interestingly, President Trump wasn’t the only one raising a defiant voice. In an unexpected yet delightful show of unity, superstar rapper Nicki Minaj threw her support behind the administration’s actions, speaking at Americafest. You’ve got to hand it to her; using her star power to spotlight persecuted Christians is a mic-drop moment that puts many of the usual celebrity activists to shame. As the world turns its attention to the courageous actions being taken, one hopes there will be more voices joining the chorus that demands an end to such religious persecution. For now, the message is clear: We won’t be silent against the bullies anymore.
