Trump Unleashes Fury on Colombia and Mexico: ‘You’re Not Going to Be Doing It for Long’
- Donald Trump warns of potential US military action in Colombia and Mexico in a shocking press conference
- Trump slams Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of being ‘sick’ and involved in cocaine trafficking
- The US President also turns his sights on Mexico, saying the country must ‘get their act together’ on drug trafficking
- Trump’s explosive comments have sparked fears of a new era of US intervention in Latin America
In a jaw-dropping press conference aboard Air Force One, Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Colombia and Mexico, threatening potential US military action against both countries. The US President’s comments have sent shockwaves through the region, sparking fears of a new era of US intervention in Latin America.
Trump’s ire was directed squarely at Colombian President Gustavo Petro, whom he accused of being ‘sick’ and involved in cocaine trafficking. ‘Colombia’s very sick too,’ Trump told reporters. ‘Run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States. And he’s not going to be doing it very long.’
When asked if his comments might mean a US operation targeting President Petro, Trump responded with a chilling ‘Sounds good to me’. The US President’s words have sparked widespread concern in Colombia, with many fearing a potential US military intervention.
Trump also turned his sights on Mexico, saying the country must ‘get their act together’ on drug trafficking. The US President claimed he had repeatedly offered US troops to Mexico, but that the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, was ‘concerned, she’s a little afraid’.
In a further escalation of tensions, Trump also claimed that ‘a lot of Cubans were killed’ during the intervention to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The US President’s comments have sparked outrage in Cuba, with many accusing him of stoking tensions in the region.
Trump’s explosive comments have sparked a firestorm of criticism, with many accusing him of threatening a new era of US intervention in Latin America. As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Trump’s words have sent shockwaves through the region, and the consequences of his actions remain to be seen.