Trump showcased his new dispute playbook by winning his clash with Colombia in just 12 hours
Briefly

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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