President Donald Trump's tough rhetoric turned reality this week after it at first appeared Colombia was unwilling to accept Trump's "return to sender" deportation of illegal immigrants.
Initially, Colombian President Gustavo Petro bristled, appearing to stand resolute, but as soon as Trump threatened to impose up to 50% tariffs on all goods entering the United States from the South American nation, Petro immediately reversed course, agreeing to the immediate "dignified return of compatriots."
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Jerry McGlothlin ✉
Jerry McGlothlin is a writer, media consultant, and CEO of Special Guests Publicity, a firm specializing in booking guests on major media platforms. With decades of experience in communications, he focuses on exploring political and societal issues from a conservative perspective.