On Christmas Day the United States carried out precision strikes against Islamic State-affiliated militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigerian authorities, a clear message that America will not stand by while our friends and fellow believers are butchered. U.S. Africa Command reported the operation struck multiple ISIS targets in Sokoto State, removing enemy fighters who have terrorized civilians for years. This was not a holiday stunt — it was decisive, coordinated action to protect innocents and punish terrorists.
President Trump personally announced the strikes and did not mince words, celebrating the lethal outcome and telling the world that those who slaughter Christians will face consequences, even on Christmas. The Department of War posted unclassified footage showing a missile launch and senior defense officials openly signaled that more pressure is coming, proving the administration means what it says. For patriots who want a commander-in-chief who backs his promises with action, this was vindication.
Make no mistake: this was moral clarity in motion. The strikes were coordinated with Abuja, which insists the operation is part of wider security cooperation and not a sectarian crusade, but the reality is simple — Islamist terror has preyed on Christian communities and the West must defend religious freedom wherever it is under assault. Washington did the right thing by answering Nigeria’s call for help and by striking hard at the camps that incubate brutality and lawlessness.
Americans tired of endless hand-wringing from weak-kneed elites should welcome this moment of strength. After years of timid foreign policy that emboldened our enemies, tonight’s action put maximum military pressure on jihadis who thought they could act with impunity; it’s exactly the kind of firm response that deters future slaughter. If our leaders are willing to use our unrivaled power to protect the innocent and punish evil, we should stand behind them and insist they sustain that posture.
Expect the usual chorus from the left — outraged about the timing or the optics while ignoring the victims who begged for help — but don’t let their spectacle distract hardworking Americans from what matters: backing our troops and defending the persecuted. This strike shows that when America leads with strength and conviction, friends are safer and enemies think twice. The message to terrorists should be crystal clear: attack the innocent and you will feel the full force of American resolve.
