Colombian President Petro Threatens to 'Get Rid' of U.S. President Trump Amid Drug War Escalation

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has escalated tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump by suggesting in a Univision interview that if Trump does not change, the option is to "get rid of Trump," snapping his fingers for emphasis. This statement follows a series of diplomatic clashes, including Petro accusing the U.S. of "murder" over a September 15 strike on a suspected drug boat, which Trump condemned by threatening to cut U.S. aid to Colombia and accusing Petro of encouraging drug production. The feud has included mutual accusations of enabling drug trafficking and Petro's refusal to cooperate fully with U.S. deportation flights earlier in the year. Petro's comments have drawn condemnation from U.S. political figures and MAGA supporters, especially amid two assassination attempts on Trump last year, raising concerns over the seriousness of threats against the president. The situation is further complicated by Petro's support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his calls for American troops to mutiny, which led to revocation of his U.S. visa. The diplomatic dispute reflects a broader struggle over drug war policies and regional influence in South America, with U.S. institutions and international relations caught between Petro's rhetoric and Trump's hardline approach.