Rasheeda Yahaya
An American criminal defense attorney and former state and federal prosecutor, Ron Filipkowski, has raised concerns over the mental stability of United States President Donald Trump following the latter’s recent remarks suggesting possible military action against Nigeria.
In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Filipkowski reacted to Trump’s statement on potential U.S. intervention in Nigeria, saying, “At some point, we might have to consider the fact that he might be mentally unstable.”
According to a report on PRNigeria, Filipkowski’s comments followed Trump’s directive to the U.S. Department of War to begin preparations for what he described as a possible military strike against Nigeria. The U.S. president accused the Nigerian government of “failing to protect Christians” amid ongoing attacks in parts of the country.
In a message posted on his Truth Social account on Saturday, Trump said the United States would immediately suspend all aid and assistance to Nigeria if, according to him, the killing of Christians continued. He further hinted at a potential military intervention to, in his words, “completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists” allegedly responsible for the violence.
Trump wrote, “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns-a-blazing, to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.”
The American president further directed the Department of War to begin necessary preparations, declaring that any response would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.” He warned the Nigerian government to act swiftly to prevent further violence against Christian communities, claiming that Christianity in Nigeria faces an existential threat.
Trump’s statement has drawn widespread reactions in both the U.S. and Nigeria. Many observers view his comments as reckless and potentially destabilizing, while others see them as a reflection of his longstanding narrative that positions the U.S. as a global defender of Christianity.
Tribune Online recalls that during his previous administration, Trump designated Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom. He also urged the U.S. Congress to investigate what he called the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Trump reiterated over the weekend that the United States “will not stand by” while Christians face attacks anywhere in the world, insisting that his government remains ready to defend Christian populations globally.
However, Filipkowski’s remarks have reignited debates in Washington about Trump’s temperament and decision-making as he pursues another term in office. Several political commentators described the suggestion of military action against an allied African nation as “unprecedented” and “deeply troubling.”
