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Trump hosts Colombia’s Petro just weeks after insulting him as a ‘sick man’ fueling the drug trade - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump held talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday only weeks after threatening military action against the South American country and

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Deutsche Welle
Trump hosts Colombia's Petro at White House (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 2, 2026
NBC News
Trump to meet with frequent foe Gustavo Petro of Colombia in wake of Maduro capture (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 2, 2026
NBC News's feed description
The two leaders have often clashed since Trump took office, including in the weeks since the U.S. arrested Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
WSVN Miami
Trump hosts Colombia’s Petro just weeks after insulting him as a ‘sick man’ fueling the drug trade - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Feb 2, 2026
WSVN Miami's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump held talks with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday only weeks after threatening military action against the South American country and
Newsweek
Trump and Colombia’s Petro seek hard reset at White House (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday hosts one of his most vocal regional critics, Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Washington Examiner
Welcome the good meeting between Trump and Colombia's Gustavo Petro (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
The two presidents met on Tuesday, a session that U.S. and Colombian officials hope will mend their personal relations.
NPR
An uneasy détente: Trump and Colombia's Petro to meet at White House (opens NPR)
Published Feb 2, 2026
NPR's feed description
Of all the relationships Trump has had with world leaders, the one with Colombia's President has perhaps been one of the most volatile - but for the first time on Tuesday, President Petro will hold a face to face meeting with President Trump at the White House.
The Columbian
Trump hosts Colombia’s Petro just weeks after insulting him as a ‘sick man’ fueling the drug trade (opens The Columbian)
Published Feb 2, 2026
The Columbian's feed description
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House on Tuesday for talks only weeks after threatening military action against the South American
The Guardian
Donald Trump set to welcome Colombian president to White House for talks – US politics live (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 2, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
US president to meet with Gustavo Petro weeks after threatening military action in the country
Deutsche Welle
Trump to host Colombia's Petro at White House (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Winchester Star's feed description
President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House for talks. Tuesday
Digital Journal
From 'watch his ass' to White House talks for Trump and Petro (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
A month ago Donald Trump told Gustavo Petro to "watch his ass." On Tuesday, the US president will meet his Colombian counterpart for the first time at the
Al Jazeera
Trump-Petro meeting: Just how icy are US-Colombia relations? (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Colombian President Gustavo Petro will meet US President Donald Trump on February 3 amid tensions over drug trafficking.
WFMZ Allentown
Trump calls Colombia (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Feb 2, 2026
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
President Donald Trump met on Tuesday with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House for two hours. Trump said afterward that he
The Guardian
Trump-Petro meeting could end in detente or discord with Colombia leader (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 2, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Outcome of meeting uncertain as ‘erratic, temperamental’ presidents could be either ‘confrontational’ or amicable
MyNorthwest
Trump to host Colombia's Petro just weeks after insulting him as a 'sick man' fueling drug trade (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Feb 2, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House on Tuesday for talks only weeks after
Al Jazeera
Trump, Petro to meet at White House after months of tensions (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
US President Donald Trump is set to welcome Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the White House for talks.
Washington Examiner
Trump praises Colombia's Petro after weeks of contention (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a closed door meeting at the White House this week.
Deutsche Welle
Trump hails 'very good' meeting with Colombia's Petro (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Breitbart News
Far-Left Colombian President Petro Meets Trump at White House (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Far-left Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.
Fox News
Trump to host Colombia’s Petro as drug trafficking expected to dominate high-stakes talks (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro look to rebuild relations from "lowest point in decades" following January phone call restoring dialogue.
Los Angeles Times
After a year of tensions, Colombia's Petro and Trump make peace (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
After year of swapping insults, President Trump and Colombian President Petro met in the Oval Office for what Trump called a "fantastic" discussion on drug trafficking, Venezuela and other issues.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Trump to welcome Colombian leader (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
Published Feb 2, 2026
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description
BOGOTA, Colombia -- U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to host one of his most vocal regional critics, Colombian President Gustavo Petro, at the White House in a high-stakes meeting analysts suggest could redefine the immediate future of bilateral relations.

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