A commentary in Daily Trust expresses deep concern over a perceived troubling pattern in the United States' posture under Trump regarding the labeling of Kwankwaso, Fulani, and Nigerian Muslims. The author writes with concern rather than anger about this issue. The piece was published on February 12, 2026.
In an opinion article titled 'Trump’s America And Labelling Of Kwankwaso, Fulani, And Nigerian Muslims,' published by Daily Trust on February 12, 2026, the author addresses what they describe as a troubling pattern in the posture of the United States under Trump. The writer states, 'I write this with deep concern—not anger, but concern—over what increasingly appears to be a troubling pattern in the posture of the United States under.' This commentary highlights concerns related to the labeling of Rabiu Kwankwaso, a prominent Nigerian politician, the Fulani ethnic group, and Nigerian Muslims in the context of US policies or rhetoric. The piece appears to critique these labelings as part of broader international relations dynamics between the US and Nigeria. No further details on specific incidents or responses are provided in the available excerpt, emphasizing the author's measured tone in raising the issue.