Colombian president and Trump put aside insults for amicable White House meeting

Despite months of public insults, Colombian President Gustavo Petro and former U.S. President Donald Trump held an amicable closed-door meeting at the White House. The meeting, which lacked press access, occurred after Trump previously criticized Petro's leadership and Colombia's drug production, while Petro rebuked Trump's policies. Both leaders shared images on social media showcasing signed memorabilia, including a copy of "The Art of the Deal" and a photo with a personalized message from Trump. Petro was also photographed wearing a "MAGA" cap. Trump stated that they "got along very well" despite their prior disagreements, and Petro praised Trump's frankness in an interview. The purpose of the meeting was not explicitly stated, but drug trafficking was mentioned as a topic of discussion.

Explore how the topics in this article connect to other news stories