Trump Meets Colombia's Petro After Tensions, Maduro Seizure
The Spin
Left narrative
Diplomacy wins as Petro and Trump turn a year of tension into concrete dialogue. Petro secured U.S. support against major traffickers, advanced talks on Venezuelan gas exports, and asked for help mediating regional disputes, all while keeping Colombia’s sovereignty and policies intact. This meeting proves that assertive face-to-face negotiation, frankness, and persistence achieve results where confrontation fails.
Right narrative
Petro caved to Trump's pressure, flying to the White House after months of being called out for Colombia's role in drug trafficking. Since the Maduro raid, his "tough guy" act evaporated. No more big talk — now he's negotiating, lowering tensions, and asking for U.S. support. Trump's pressure campaign is working with leftist leaders folding, cartels on notice and America First diplomacy delivering results.
