The article discusses the impending deportation of nearly 4,000 Nigerians shortly after the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in 2025. It highlights the broader implications of his administration's policies, which have been perceived as cruel both domestically and internationally. The impact of these policies has led to significant hardship for many, including American citizens subjected to violence and job losses, exacerbating the pain felt in Nigeria as well.

With the dismantling of USAID under the Trump administration, Nigeria faced a dramatic reduction in international funding, which had previously been sustained with the US being the largest donor contributing around $876 million in 2024 alone. The withdrawal of such crucial support has resulted in the closure of 89 national agencies, further precipitating a humanitarian crisis in Nigeria where hundreds of thousands of lives are estimated to be lost annually due to cutting of essential services.

Amidst this chaos, Nigerian leaders are portrayed as continuing to indulge in the luxury of overseas healthcare and private travel, highlighting a stark contrast between their privileges and the struggles faced by their citizens. This inequality and neglect raise serious questions about governance and accountability in Nigeria as the population grapples with the dual challenges of deportation and increasing hunger due to the lost international aid.