Trump Responds to Colombia’s Refusal of Deportation Flights Under Marxist President

President Donald Trump has taken bold retaliatory action against Colombia following its socialist President Gustavo Petro’s refusal to allow U.S. deportation flights to land in his country. Petro, a former Marxist guerilla leader, blocked two flights carrying illegal criminals back to Colombia, prompting a swift response from the White House.

Trump announced the measures on social media, criticizing Petro for his obstruction and its impact on U.S. security. “This order was given by Colombia’s Socialist President Gustavo Petro, who is already very unpopular amongst his people,” Trump stated. “This jeopardizes the National Security and Public Safety of the United States.”

To counter Petro’s defiance, Trump implemented immediate sanctions, signaling that the United States will not tolerate foreign governments shirking their obligations:

• Emergency tariffs: A 25% tariff on all Colombian goods entering the U.S., set to rise to 50% within a week.

• Travel bans and visa revocations: Targeting Colombian government officials, allies, and their supporters.

• Visa sanctions: Extending to party members, family members, and Petro’s supporters.

• Enhanced inspections: U.S. Customs and Border Protection will impose stricter inspections on all Colombian nationals and cargo.

• Financial sanctions: Full use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to freeze assets and impose banking restrictions.

“This is only the beginning,” Trump warned, vowing to hold Colombia accountable for violating its obligations. He emphasized that the U.S. “will not allow the Colombian Government to violate its legal obligations with regard to the acceptance and return of the Criminals they forced into the United States!”

Petro’s move has added to his mounting unpopularity among Colombians and further strained his nation’s relationship with the United States. While it remains unclear if Colombia has the legal authority to refuse its own citizens, experts suggest Petro’s decision reflects his ideological opposition to Trump’s strong immigration policies.

This showdown also underscores the Biden administration’s failure to address illegal immigration, leaving Trump to clean up the mess with decisive action. There are approximately 200,000 illegal Colombian nationals in the U.S., according to the Pew Research Center, highlighting the scale of the challenge.

Trump’s actions send a clear message: America will no longer tolerate weak border enforcement or foreign leaders who undermine U.S. security. By taking an uncompromising stance, the administration is working to restore order and sovereignty, putting American safety first.

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