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Trump Slams Petro as 'Lunatic,' Vows to End US Payments Over Colombia's Handling of Narcotics

President Donald Trump called Colombian President Gustavo Petro a 'lunatic' and vowed to end all US payments over drug trafficking, doubling down on his criticism of the country's policies.

Trump Slams Petro as 'Lunatic,' Vows to End US Payments Over Colombia's Handling of Narcotics
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President Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism of Colombia, calling its far-left president Gustavo Petro a 'lunatic' and labelling him as the 'worst president they've ever had'. Trump vowed to end all US payments to Colombia if the country does not take stronger action against drug trafficking. The comments come amid tensions between the two nations over US support for Colombia's efforts to combat narcotics. Trump also reiterated his criticism of Petro, who has taken a more progressive stance on issues such as marijuana legalization.

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