‘Come Get Me’: Colombia’s Petro Dares Trump
January 10, 2026
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as posted by the channelPresident Gustavo Petro’s taunt toward Washington has raised a serious question: how real is the threat facing Colombia?
In this discussion, Jack breaks down why talk of U.S. action against Colombia can’t simply be dismissed as political theater. While the two countries share decades of military and intelligence cooperation, recent rhetoric suggests a growing willingness in Washington to blur legal and political lines.
The conversation examines how U.S. operations abroad actually work, from the use of the post-9/11 AUMF to hybrid missions involving the military, FBI, and DEA. It also explores why Colombia is different from Venezuela, why an armed incursion would represent a dramatic break with past policy, and why the current political moment makes even unlikely scenarios feel possible.
With an election looming in Colombia and emotions running high in Washington, this segment asks what happens when saber-rattling collides with real power, real history, and real consequences.
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