President Trump's confrontation with Colombia over deportation planes highlighted his aggressive diplomatic style. After Colombia initially refused to accept two military planes carrying deportees, Trump threatened tariffs and sanctions. In a rapid turn of events, Colombia capitulated, agreeing to Trump's terms. This episode showcases Trump's likely foreign-policy approach for his second term—utilizing economic pressure and public threats to achieve compliance from allied nations, thereby asserting a strongman image in international relations.
The short-lived fracas began... when Trump posted on Truth Social that the Colombian government had barred two US planes carrying Colombian deportees from landing.
Trump said the planes were carrying a 'large number of illegal Criminals,' and Colombia's decision jeopardized US national security.
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