The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump gets Rude Awakening as Colombia Prez Strikes Back Hard
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Oct 20, 2025 In this engaging discussion, tough responses from Colombia's President Gustavo Petro take center stage after Trump labels the country a narco-terrorist state. The podcast dives into Petro's spirited rebuttals, highlighting his criticism of Trump's threats and spelling blunders. They also examine serious allegations regarding U.S. military strikes on fishermen and the complexities of fentanyl production. With strong condemnations from Colombian leaders, the podcast raises questions about U.S. motives and regional diplomacy.
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Colombia Rejects Trump's Accusations
- Gustavo Petro and Colombian leaders publicly condemned Donald Trump's accusations and threats against Colombia as false and insulting.
- They framed Trump's claims as an attempt to create a war pretext and to distract from other geopolitical motives.
Colombian Fishermen Were Reportedly Struck
- Petro reported that a Colombian fishing boat hit on September 16th was likely in Colombian waters and carried a disabled engine.
- He urged the attorney general to act and requested protection and legal support for victims' families.
Host Frames Strikes As War Crimes
- Ben Meiselas accuses recent U.S. actions of amounting to war crimes for killing innocent fishermen in the Caribbean.
- He links a regional U.S. military buildup and flights to an intimidation strategy and potential diversion of resources from other theaters.
