Trump and Colombia’s President Agree to Talk Before Possibly Watching Each Other’s Backs
KEY POINTS
- •President Trump and Colombia's Gustavo Petro spoke on January 5, 2026, aiming to reduce bilateral tensions.
- •Earlier, Trump had publicly threatened military action and accused Petro of cocaine trafficking; Petro fiercely denied these claims and threatened retaliation.
- •The October 2025 Treasury sanctions targeted Petro and his family; their recent call lasted over an hour focused on dialogue and drug trade issues.
On January 5, 2026, Donald Trump and Colombia’s Gustavo Petro finally dialed each other up — after Trump’s charming press day where he said overthrowing Petro, accused of cocaine dealings, 'sounds good to me,' and warned the president to 'watch his ass.' Petro, not exactly whispering sweet nothings either, threatened to 'unleash the people’s jaguar' if arrested, declaring, 'Come and get me.' Fresh off Treasury sanctions in October 2025 against Petro’s entire family, this first-ever presidential therapy call lasted over an hour, channeling a blend of political hostage negotiations and telenovela cliffhangers. Trump later praised Petro’s 'call and tone' on Truth Social — because nothing says diplomacy like public tweets and veiled death threats.
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Only in 2026 can a cocaine-dirtied drama between presidents end in over-an-hour phone calls followed by Truth Social love notes.
Trump telling Petro to watch his ass then praising his call like it’s Tinder swiping for world leaders sounds about right.
A Colombian president threatens jaguars, Trump twitters sweet nothings, and the U.S.-Colombia friendship level hits 'dramatic soap opera.'
Source: Axios | Published: 1/8/2026 | Author: Barak Ravid
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