Trump Commends Tinubu’s Leadership, Unveils SEAL Team 6 Training Support

US President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for his decisive action against terrorism and the protection of Christian communities in Nigeria. In a letter dated July 6, 2026, Trump revealed the deployment of US Special Operations Forces, including Navy SEAL Team 6, to train and support the Nigerian military under a new defence cooperation roadmap. He described the US-Nigeria security partnership as historic and reaffirmed a shared commitment to confronting terrorism and ensuring the safety of Nigerian citizens.

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