04.02.2026 19:51
Just a few months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused each other of drug trafficking and threatened armed resistance, but they surprised everyone with a photo at the White House. Trump's handwritten note to Petro, saying "You better watch your ass," stating "It is a great honor to meet you," has been recorded as one of the harshest yet quickest "normalizations" in the history of diplomacy.
At one time, U.S. President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who used the harshest expressions against each other, came together at the White House, signing a diplomatic surprise. The tension, which ranged from accusations of "cocaine factories" to threats of "I will take up arms," ended with a signed photo and messages of mutual respect.
THE SPARK OF TENSION: "HE BETTER WATCH HIS ASS"
The crisis between the two began after the U.S. operation in Venezuela. When Petro criticized this operation, Trump made harsh criticisms regarding Colombia's role in drug trafficking. The U.S. President claimed that Petro was producing cocaine and sending it to the U.S., stating, "Colombian President Gustavo Petro has cocaine factories and he should be careful. He better watch his ass."
Petro's response to this heavy insult was very harsh. Reminding that he swore not to touch a weapon since 1989, Petro declared, "I am ready to take up arms again to defend Colombia."
HISTORIC APPOINTMENT AT THE WHITE HOUSE: "A GREAT HONOR"
After all this tense atmosphere, the two leaders met face to face at the White House. At the end of the meeting, Donald Trump personally gifted Petro a historic photo he had signed. Next to the photo of the two shaking hands, there was a note in Trump's own handwriting: "Gustavo; A great honor. I love Colombia." This moment proved that the months-long tension over drugs and operations had given way to diplomacy.
"THE BOSS OF BOSSES LIVES IN MIAMI, NOT COLOMBIA"
After the meeting, Petro made striking statements, providing interesting insights on drug trafficking. Arguing that the main center of smuggling is not Colombia, Petro said, "The first line of drug trafficking is not found in Colombia; it lives in Dubai, Madrid, and Miami. They are the bosses of bosses. I personally gave President Trump their names."
NEW MESSAGE ON THE RED HAT: "LET'S MAKE THE AMERICAS GREAT AGAIN"
Petro also revealed that he made a small touch to the red hat that has become a symbol of Trump during the meeting. Stating that he wrote "Let's make the Americas great again" on the hat, the Colombian leader conveyed this message: "This can only be possible through mutual respect between two different civilizations. This is an agreement that will last a lifetime, and freedom can only flourish within life itself."