Colombian leader quickly caves after Trump threats, offers presidential plane for deportation flights

Colombian President Gustavo Petro offered his presidential plane to repatriate migrants coming back from the U.S. on Sunday in response to stern warnings made by President Donald Trump.

The move came after Trump hit the South American country with retaliatory measures in response to Petro's refusal to accept deportation flights. A former member of the M-19, which was a Marxist guerrilla terrorist group that killed hundreds, Petro caved in to Trump's demands with remarkable speed. Trump told Fox News Petro did a total about-face after his tariff threat.  -- More...

????????????????WHAT HAPPENED WITH COLOMBIA? TL;DR: THEY FOUND OUT WHAT FAFO MEANS

Colombia threw some major shade by rejecting 2 U.S. military flights carrying deportees — but they picked the wrong day to play hardball!

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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 26, 2025

Colombia threw some major shade by rejecting 2 U.S. military flights carrying deportees — but they picked the wrong day to play hardball!

While Trump was casually hitting the links at his Doral club in Miami, he fired back with 25% tariffs, a travel ban on Colombian officials, visa sanctions, enhanced inspections of Colombian nationals and cargo, and full IEEPA financial sanctions.

Colombia's tune changed real quick, with officials suddenly offering up the presidential plane to help with deportations.

Trump's response? An AI photo of himself with a "FAFO" sign — and now we all know what that means!