The international political landscape has been shaken by a reprehensible and unprecedented act of aggression from a foreign leader, directly threatening the President of the United States. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, in a chilling moment during an interview with Univision, crossed a line that demands the strongest possible condemnation. Speaking with host Daniel Coronell, Petro explicitly laid out a sinister plan, stating, “Humanity has a first offramp, and it is to change Trump in various ways. The easiest way may be through Trump himself–the easiest. If not, take out Trump.” The accompanying loud snap of his fingers punctuated the threat with a terrifying finality.
This brazen call to “take out” a sitting U.S. president is not merely a diplomatic spat; it is an act of profound hostility that legitimizes political violence against the leader of the free world. The interviewer himself, Daniel Coronell, was visibly shaken by the exchange, posting afterward, “I’m leaving more worried than when I arrived.” This sentiment echoes the justified alarm of all Americans who respect the office of the presidency and the safety of their commander-in-chief. For a foreign head of state to openly speculate about the removal, by any means necessary, of President Donald J. Trump, represents a dangerous new low in international relations, one that has been fostered by a global climate of disrespect toward America and its strong leadership.
Me voy más preocupado de lo que llegué
— Daniel Coronell (@DCoronell) October 21, 2025
This shocking threat did not occur in a vacuum. It is the direct result of President Trump’s unwavering and principled stand against the narco-terrorism that Petro openly enables. President Trump correctly and courageously identified Petro for what he is, posting on Sunday, “President Gustavo Petro, of Colombia, is an illegal drug leader strongly encouraging the massive production of drugs, in big and small fields, all over Colombia.” Trump’s post further detailed how this drug production is intended “for sale of massive amounts of product into the United States, causing death, destruction, and havoc.” President Trump’s firm stance, including cutting off U.S. subsidies to a corrupt regime and demanding action, is precisely the strong America-first policy that protects our citizens from the scourge of illegal drugs.
The liberal media, for its part, has consistently downplayed the dangers of leaders like Petro while undermining President Trump’s efforts to secure our nation. Their coverage often sympathizes with foreign adversaries and criticizes the robust, decisive actions required to protect American interests. The context provided by reports, such as one from El Pais revealing that the so-called “fisherman” killed in a U.S. counter-narcotics operation was actually a criminal named Alejandro Andrés Carranza who had “pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime… in connection with” the theft of 264 police weapons, is often buried. Instead, outlets parrot Petro’s false narrative, portraying drug runners as innocent victims and painting President Trump’s necessary enforcement actions as aggression.
JUST IN: Colombia's President Petro wraps his Univision interview by saying that if @realDonaldTrump won't change, the solution is to "get rid of Trump" pic.twitter.com/JzRYHGPIzX
— Jorge Bonilla (@BonillaJL) October 21, 2025
President Trump’s response to this provocation has been a masterclass in strength and resolve. By publicly labeling Petro’s corruption, imposing economic consequences, and reaffirming America’s right to defend itself from the flood of illegal narcotics, he has demonstrated the kind of leadership that puts America’s safety first. In the face of a direct threat, he has not cowered; he has confronted the source of the problem head-on, exposing a foreign leader who is not a partner for peace, but a patron of the criminal drug trade that kills thousands of Americans annually.