President Trump sent shockwaves through international diplomacy on Sunday, flexing his muscle and forcing Colombian President Gustavo Petro to reverse his opposition to accepting deported Colombian nationals. After Trump issued a series of devastating retaliatory measures, Petro folded under pressure, with his government scrambling to dispatch its presidential plane to facilitate the return of their citizens. This sudden reversal sends a clear message: under Trump, America is no longer playing the pushover.
The feud began when Petro, a former Marxist guerrilla turned politician, blocked flights carrying deported Colombian criminals back to their home country. Trump wasted no time responding, unveiling a string of hard-hitting consequences that included emergency 25% tariffs on all Colombian imports, slated to double to 50% in a week if compliance wasn’t met. He also announced immigration, banking, and financial sanctions, along with travel restrictions on Colombian nationals and goods. Within hours, Petro backed down, framing his government’s reversal as a move to ensure “dignified conditions” for deportees. Nice spin, but everyone knows who called the shots.
Adding his signature flair, Trump took to Truth Social to post a now-viral image of himself dressed as a 1920s Mafia boss, standing next to a sign reading “FAFO”—a bold abbreviation for “F*ck around and find out.” The image was a not-so-subtle message to Petro and the world that Trump means business. As Trump put it, “The greatest comeback in American history starts now.”
Trump’s decisive actions didn’t stop with his tariffs and sanctions. By Sunday, the U.S. military had already begun deporting illegal Colombian criminals using C-17 cargo planes from bases in Arizona and Texas. Over 500 deportees, including gang members, were flown out by Friday, showcasing Trump’s commitment to cleaning up the mess left by years of weak border enforcement under the Biden administration.
This episode serves as a stark contrast to the Biden era, where America was treated like a doormat by foreign governments. While Biden and his team of “influencers” and politically correct yes-men pandered and stumbled, Trump’s no-nonsense approach has once again demonstrated why he resonates with millions of Americans. Under Trump, the United States isn’t begging for respect—it’s demanding it.
Colombia’s about-face proves that Trump’s America-first policies work. The message to the world is clear: America is no longer a dumping ground for other countries’ criminals, and any nation daring to test Trump’s resolve will quickly learn what “FAFO” truly means.