Trump designate drug cartels as foreign terrorists; Tinubu’s past crime resurface

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, designating drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

The order aims to combat the escalating national security threat posed by cartels, whose activities include drug trafficking, violent crimes, and incursions into U.S. territory.

While Trump’s declaration has drawn international attention, it has also reignited scrutiny of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s controversial past. In the 1990s, Tinubu was implicated in heroin trafficking and money laundering in the U.S., according to court documents. The case resulted in a settlement with Tinubu forfeiting over $460,000 in suspected drug proceeds. Despite his subsequent political success, his alleged criminal history continues to shadow his presidency.

Compounding the controversy is the former President Joe Biden administration’s refusal to release the full case files concerning Tinubu’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Nigerians argue that withholding these records raises questions about transparency and accountability, especially as global attention focuses on leadership integrity and international crime.

Tinubu’s international reputation has faced challenges, reports suggest he made multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure an invitation to Trump’s inauguration, which the Nigerian presidency has not publicly addressed.

Trump’s executive order gives U.S. agencies 14 days to make actionable recommendations and operational preparations to eliminate the cartels’ influence. As the U.S. sharpens its focus on transnational threats, the intersection of Tinubu’s past and ongoing anti-crime efforts underscores the complexity of global politics and law enforcement.

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