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Colombia Issues Statement After Trump Announces Tariffs

It’s official: Colombia blinked. After a tense back-and-forth Sunday over whether the South American nation would accept deportation flights of its citizens from the U.S., Colombian President Gustavo Petro finally realized what he was dealing with and waved the white flag. In a stunning display of international power and decisive leadership, President Donald Trump forced Colombia’s hand without even breaking a sweat—literally. According to reports, Trump was finishing up a round of golf when Petro backed down, retweeting the White House’s statement outlining the terms of his surrender. This wasn’t just diplomacy; it was a masterclass in “The Art of the Deal.”

Here’s the short version: Colombia tried to play tough. Petro initially refused to take back Colombians living in the U.S. illegally, apparently thinking this was still the era of endless appeasement under Joe Biden. But then Trump happened. Within hours, the White House announced sweeping retaliation plans: economic sanctions, visa restrictions on Colombian officials, and even heightened customs inspections on Colombian goods. Petro suddenly realized he was no longer dealing with a sleepy figurehead who takes three weeks to make a decision. He was dealing with a president who tweets threats during golf games and expects immediate results. And boy, did Petro deliver.

The new agreement? Colombia will now accept all deported illegal aliens from the U.S., no questions asked. They even agreed to let U.S. military aircraft handle the flights, proving once again that when Trump sets the terms, there’s no room for negotiation. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt summed it up perfectly: “The Government of Colombia has agreed to all of President Trump’s terms, including the unrestricted acceptance of all illegal aliens from Colombia returned from the United States, without limitation or delay.” Meanwhile, the paused sanctions and tariffs remain a looming stick over Colombia’s head should they fail to comply.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate just how different this is from the Obama-Biden era. As a now-viral social media post hilariously outlined, the old approach would’ve been a bureaucratic nightmare. Under Biden, a situation like this would’ve required endless interagency meetings, position papers, equity considerations, and weeks of delays (not to mention a few snow days in D.C. slowing things down). By the time anything got done, the State Department would’ve declared victory for achieving a watered-down compromise that did nothing for America.

Trump’s approach? Direct, efficient, and unmistakably effective. A quick social media post, a threat to tank Colombia’s economy, and it was game over before the round of golf was even finished. Trump’s “FAFO Doctrine” (look it up if you don’t know) isn’t just a meme; it’s a governing philosophy. Step out of line, and America will make it clear there’s a price to pay. Petro learned this the hard way, and you can bet other nations are taking note.

The best part of this whole saga? Trump doesn’t even try to hide the fact that he’s having fun while doing it. He was already trolling his critics on social media, posting AI-generated “gangsta” images of himself with captions like “Winning.” Say what you will about the man, but his ability to mix hardball diplomacy with pure entertainment is unmatched.

For those keeping score, this isn’t just a win for Trump—it’s a win for every American tired of watching their country get pushed around on the global stage. For too long, countries like Colombia have exploited America’s broken immigration system, sending their citizens across our border while refusing to take them back when it’s time for deportation. Trump’s response sends a clear message: those days are over. If you want to play hardball with the United States, you better be ready to lose.

It’s been barely over a week since Trump was sworn back into office, and already, the tone in Washington—and around the world—has changed dramatically. This kind of decisive leadership, this unapologetic focus on putting America first, is exactly what voters signed up for. Sure, the media and liberal elites will clutch their pearls, but the rest of us? We’re grabbing popcorn. Welcome to Trump’s America. Buckle up.

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