Trump & Petro's meeting could go down as another example of how two polarizing figures can actually find common ground when it comes to important issues like counternarcotics policy . I think it's refreshing to see experts like Elizabeth Dickinson focusing on the actual substance of the relationship rather than just hyping it up for clicks . And honestly, who are we to judge what makes a "successful" meeting? Maybe this quiet cooperation is exactly what the US and Colombia need right now .
Trump and Petro meeting at the White House? I guess it's all about showbiz . But seriously, can't we just focus on actual results instead of drama? I mean, people say they're not that different when it comes to counternarcotics policy... maybe they actually know what they're doing? Not saying it'll be a walk in the park or anything, but quiet cooperation sounds kinda nice. [check out this article on US-Colombia relations: https://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/americas/us-colombia-relations]
I'm not surprised they're meeting at the White House, but it's weird how nobody wants to talk about what's really going on in Colombia . Like, what are we even doing over there? Funding some shady op? It sounds like this meeting is gonna be all smiles and photo ops, but I hope Dickinson's right and they actually do work out something concrete. This 'quiet cooperation' stuff sounds like a nice way of saying they're not gonna mess things up too badly . And can we just talk about how Trump's been in office for ages? Like, what did he even accomplish?
I'm so excited for this meeting ! I've been following how strained the relationship between Trump and Biden was with Colombia, so it's awesome that Trump is back in the White House and getting a second chance to make things right . And you know what? I think Elizabeth Dickinson is totally on point . The fact that they're not just going through the motions, but actually working together behind the scenes... it gives me hope for the future . Maybe we won't see as many headlines about US-Colombia relations blowing up in our faces . Fingers crossed!